Probably in too bad of shape to have any value, but I think it was made in my childhood days. Key winder. I was bitten by "the old nostalgia bug" as my daughter tried in vain to pull me down the driveway of our last yard sale of the day...It is 100 degrees out there!!

Part of the Matchbox Pop-Up Roadway series from the late 60s. These came with a cardboard base and thin paper buildings that one cut out from the sheets provided. The buildings are supposed to fold up but I am thinking good luck with that.
I used my printer to copy print the buildings so I have the buildings and the originals. It hooks up to the R-1 Roadway set.

Was in an old business that used to make custom motorcycle parts and accessories. This business was started in 1954 and this clock was stored there at this time from an earlier business. I brought it home, plugged it in and the clock started right up and ran! This inner neon came on weakly. The outer neon is missing and the cables were taped to prevent shocks. The truck is an old Buddy L ridem that has seen a rough life.

Purchased this "best model ever produced". It's 1:10 scale which is about 17 " long. Exoto made this 10 years ago and it's retired now. The detail is just incredible the wheels come off and the brake rotors are spot on. The toggle switches on the dash move up and down. The. 427 v/8 is detailed to perfection. Even the holly carb shows the four barrels. The linkage is spot on and the exhaust headers are properly done. Just an amazing model and have wanted one for years. These have been selling for a average of $1800 mib condition .....got a great deal @ $650. Never displayed and mint in the box condition, just Wow. There are a couple on ebay for $1800 to $5800 ....crazy prices. A real one is worth $18,000.000 and up.

This is the less common in E Style box. But as I am not quite sure when this was released in the E box I will guestimate 1967.
An interesting point about the model and actual car is that the radiator is up against the windscreen.
According to my information on the net these were made from 1963-1968. But I have some catalogs and it is in the 1969 and 1970 catalogs.
On the back of the box in a description in four languages.

I acquired this toy at an estate sale in Fredericksburg Texas for $150.00 Dollars. I think it was a good buy. I later learned that this model was issued with cast iron wheels at the beginning of 1926 because it was to complicated and expensive to make. This particular toy was sold for $15.00 Dollars in 1926 which is equivalent to $200.00 Dollars in todays money. I look at old catalogs and cant believe how inexpensive toys cost back then but It would take the average person working 40 hours a week at minimum wage , two months salary to buy this toy back in 1926! I will be posting more of my finds later. Thanks for watching, Edward.

Japanese tin windup toy bus. this is a six-wheeled vintage tin windup toy bus which I have not been able to identify if anyone knows anything about it that would be greatly appreciate it. It is approximately 10 inches in length and 4 inches wide.

Made for the Allen Haddock Co, this battery operated tin truck has long been a item I've been seeking to go with the white version I already have, and even though I had to "step up" to get it, I'm happy to add it to the fleet!
These old trucks are getting harder to find in good condition, and next to impossible here in Canada!!
Cheers!!

1/24 Scale model of my Father's Gulf Service Station which he owned for twenty years. Required over two years to build. Building is 18" wide 12" deep and 6" in height.
The gas pumps are the same type used at my Father's Station. These are full scale vintage Gulf Oil Company pumps that were in place during the "Muscle Car Years" 1960-1970.

I like this a lot. I am not sure of age. It has nicks and dents, has been played with. No maker marks The guys in car , photo 2 , look cartoony. Wonder if they are from a kids TV show? I'd like to know--if you know, so please post. Press button, supposed to go. Back says P.D. SA306.

Not very sure but this model is from the 1930's, approx 430mm in lenght and height 145mm and is made in Germany. I bought this car at an auction in 1995, also wind-up but do not have knowledge on this model.

Grabbed this little guy recently to add to my growing collection of Japan tin toy trucks.
These detailed and well made trucks can still be had for a small investment , and I appreciate the work that must have gone into producing them!
Have a great weekend C. W. peeps!!!
Cheers!!!

Another addition to the Mobil Gas fleet, this little guy is about 5 1/2 " and lots of detail and terrific graphics!
Not sure who made this one, anybody ???
Love these old japan tin toys, they sure don't make m like this anymore!!
Cheers!

A recent find online, this 1950's truck is by Marusan I believe .
A creative individual at some point added the stickers, which I'm trying to decide how to remove . Any suggestions would be appreciated!!
I was thinking of trying GooGone?
This truck measures about 6", and should have some cases of coke onboard, but alas!!
Another addition to the addiction!!
Cheers!!

This little truck was slightly damaged in transit, and it was not mint to start with, but I haven't seen them around much, and the price was very reasonable , so add another one to the herd!!
A little cleaning and some crazy glue was all it took!!
Cheers!!

This little gem was a total sleeper listing online, as the picture quality was poor, and the description not much better!
The result, this joined the stable of Coca Cola trucks for well under $100 delivered!
It's been repainted and new stickers, but has 10 bottles, 4 seem to be original!
My first truck from the hard to get page 287 of Petretti's, which lists this one at$ 1300 , ouch! !
Cheers!!

Hi - these are my grandads cars - well used!
these have been sitting in my attic for years and i dont really know what to do with them anymore. my son has grown up and is more interested in his Xbox sadly. Its amazing they survived this long!
Suzy

This is a display case for cups and saucers. I have many cups and saucers but I am using this to display my post 1970 Models of Yesteryear. Most of the individual models have been posted on CW but I thought it would be nice to see how they are all displayed.

In 1969 Matchbox decided to make some models to compete against Corgi. This was very short lived as the competition turned out to be Hot Wheels. This model was released in this form in 1969 and 1970. After that the colors got a bit more and in a customized version with engine parts sticking out above the hood.
This was one of four model cars released in 1969. Now this would be a Model of Yesteryear.

1st photo is of the famous ejector seat, in this case 007 (James Bond) is sat in it not the bad guy!
2nd photo are the front machine guns and bumper fenders
3rd photo is the rear bullet proof shield, this is operated by pushing on the twin exhaust pipes.
Last photo is a better view of the machine guns up front.

1st photo displays the front firing rocket launcher.
2nd photo of Kato hanging out the window shooting the bad guys! The green square key on the underside swings him in/out of the window.
3rd photo is of course the spinner, this does fly some distance & a very clever design.
Last photo shows all the triggers and information - This is one cool Corgi model that is very under rated by collectors.

As requested, some additional photo's - Enjoy!
This is a very small part of my collection, if anyone has a model type they want me to post, please let me know?
Most of my collection are boxed and mostly unplayed with condition. The Blackbeauty shown is near mint, good as the day it was originally sold.

Thought I would display these for you to see, there is the original 1960's Corgi Batboat complete, original Batmobile boxed and complete and a Batmobile towing the tin fin type boat.
As an added bonus, I also have a signed much later Hot Wheels version which is signed by both Adam West and Burt Ward - One of only 200 limited issues.
Hope you enjoy!

hello all i was in Front Royal Va last week at a local flea market when i came across this particular looking steam shovel siting there all by its lonesome i said to my self that has great character and i can restore it to its former glory for my collection picked it up brought it home and tried to do dome research on it but came up with nothing !!! it appears to be a Stafford steam shovel but that's all i know about it :( if any one know any information that would be great! I can not find one like it, the closest thing i can find to it is the streamlined Stafford train. But cant link them to the steam shovel i have acquired though the decal is identical! pictures or links to parts would be great the measurements are 12 inches tall to the top of boom and sits about 15 inches long it is black and red and has white rubber wheels where the tracks are Thank you for your time :)

Nylint Pepsi tractor trailer toy. Made of steel and plastic with a detachable trailer missing are the rear doors. Measures 21 1/2 inches long and seven inches high. Not really into toys but the man who sold the Schweppes shelving unit said he was throwing out the toy so he gave it to me. As you can see the truck has damage to it. Not sure the age of the toy.

One of later Matchbox Yesteryear models meaning post 1970. Not quite vintage but still a fine model. Has bit more plastic than the the vintage models but a bit more detail and a larger scale. This one is 1/45th scale.
In the fourth photo is my Mercedes trifecta. The vintage model is on the right.

AMT 1/32 VINTAGE SLOT CAR.NEAR PERFECT CONDITION.AN UNRESTORED ORIGINAL,WITH ERA CORRECT HOP UP PARTS.I LIKE THIS EXAMPLE MOST BECAUSE IT'S A FULLY FUNCTIONING, PIECE OF ART THAT TAKES ME BACK TO THE GOOD OL DAYS.1965 MUSTANG FASTBACK 2+2.THIS IS A VERY RARE ITEM MADE BY AMT IN 65.THE REAR SLICKS ARE "DYNAMIC".CHROME RIMS AND "JUMBO" SLIKS.AMT 1/32 SCALES ARE LOTS HARDER TO FIND.THAN THEIR 1/24TH SCALES BUT THOSE ARE RARE AS WELL.SLOT CAR RACING SHOULD BE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE,AS THE FAST AND FURIOUS ENTERPRISE HAS PROVEN.YOUNG KIDS REALLY LOVE RACING CARS.SLOT CARS AND SUCH TOYS IN GENERAL REALLY PUT LOTS OF FUN IN MY LIFE.REAL FUN YOU COULD HANDLE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE TOYS PERFORMANCE BY THE SKILL OF YOUR HANDS.NO SCREENS OR TOUCHSCREENS INVOLVED.ENJOY THE PHOTOS,I THINK THIS ONES A BEAUTY.

This model was first released in 1959 and was in the catalog through 1965. It was #74 in the catalog and the first of the 74s thus it is the 74A.
It has detailed interior of sorts as the main window opens I forgot to take a photo of the backside but it is just two small windows at the end.
At the the end the day you close the big window and tow it away.

The car is made out of metal... i found it cleaning out my childs closet. He is now 20 and in the Air Force.... So has anyone seen anything like this.. Its a weird color green. Not metal flake. Kinda luminous green. Redline wheels.... I dont know what else to add. So what do you think?

Hi all,
Found this in a junk shop under a ton of stuff and don't know anything about it. It's all wood except tires and trim and dimensions are 16" L x 5.5" W x 6.75" H. Down the left side of the bus is painted "Horse-Van". Looked around ebay and the internet but didn't see anything else like it. (Possibly a pull toy because of its size??) If anybody's got any idea what this is or how old it is, I'd love to hear from you... Thanks!

Does anyone konw what this is, it a Zephyr / Skoda / Morris / Vauxhall / Goggo / Ford
Seating area is 460Long x 355Wide. Car total length is 1150 x 495. Centre of front wheel, to centre of back wheel would be 700.

I think that this was made in Africa somewhere. I picked it up at Urban Ore the other day for $2.50. i think it's pretty cool. i like finding creative re-use things like this whenever i see them. the wheels are made from wire wrapped in electrical tape.

the little stool it's on is pretty cool too. it's kind of old. i wonder what 'STA. N SWITCHES' means??

A post from the toy box. 3 pieces left from my childhood toys that survived my nephews. The fire truck was part of a fire station playset. Came with a 2 story fire hall, ambulance, 2 fire trucks and a chief car. Great set and another gift from my mum. The station wagon has seen better days. The artillery piece is losing its paint but the action still functions.
Enjoy....

I recently uncovered a collection of Hot Wheels owned by a former Mattel employee. This is a special collection. In fact, the owner was the one in possession of the four Chevy Monza 2+2 Winter Balls that appeared on the market 4 years ago. I will be posting more photos, but I am curious to the Ford Escort Rally. This is a Final Engineering Pilot (FEP) shipped stateside for quality checks. It was blistered to a Pontiac Fiero 2M4 card. Also, I have found two variations on the two in the collection: (1) 5SP tires are on these models verses the Lace Wheel or Wire Spoke wheels released for the public and (2) on the passenger side door, a white Monte Carlo tampo is on the bottom of the door verses an all black tampo. From my research, I have found this feature exist only on the drivers side door. Any thoughts? The collection currently has two of these cars. The car is coded 18143.

A nifty little addition to the fleet. This came super dirty ,so I set to clean it and almost ruined it! Never realized the label was paper, good thing I didn't stick it in the water completely !!
The book says there are 3 versions of this, and books it at $350 for this tiny guy!!
Hope y'all are having a better week!!!
Cheers!!!!
Bern

I've had this pedal car for so long, I don't remember where I got it. Its a 1960s, 70s amf pedal car , made out of 100% sheet iron. Not plastic! Was modeled after fords mercury mustang. Hundreds of thousands were made a few survived. This is a piece of kool Americana ingenuity. Thank you very muchfor letting me share with you!

This item was dug up in a backyard. On the bottom there is a banner logo (which cannot be read) and underneath that reads "200 Fifth Ave NY,NY".
The wheels are rubber. Help me identify this truck. Thanks

The location points to The Toy Center.

"The Toy Center, also known as the International Toy Center, is a complex of buildings in the New York City borough of Manhattan that for many years was a hub for toy manufacturers and distributors in the United States. It consists of two buildings located between 23rd Street and 25th Street at Madison Square, where Fifth Avenue and Broadway cross. The American International Toy Fair, the industry's major annual trade show, is held annually in February at both the Toy Center and the Jacob Javits Convention Center on 34th Street." quoted from Wikipedia

The green and Cream car is the 1931 Stutz Bearcat. It model Y-14 in the Models of Yesteryear lineup. First issued in 1974, this one is from the mid 1980s.
In Black and red the 1930 Packard Victoria is Y-15 first issued in 1969. This box and model are from the mid to late 1970s.
Both are about 4" long.

Still another Rose Bowl find. This is Comer Milk Delivery Van. On the box it says Milk Delivery Truck but most call it a van.
This model was first issued in 1961. The box for this one is the D style box with serif lettering on the ends which means it is from the first half of 1962. It has the knobby style gray wheels. In the last photo I have the latter black wheel version. The latter version has a white interior while the early version has an ivory interior.

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This is a John Deere 1/16 cast iron tractor. I need as much info as possible about this item. Thanks

The last of my Matchbox purchases from last July. The dealer had a good sale.
This is a 1912 Model T Truck. This was made in England or at least the mold was starting in 1978. It is Y-3 in the line although not the first Y-3.
There were many variations on this. There was a tanker rear in like this one and a cargo version. And endless product names.

A pair of Matchbox Model of Yesteryear trucks or apparently lorries.
The dark blue one is the 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry. It is Y-18 (replaced the Y-18 Cord) starting in 1987. This model was made in Macau. There are many variations on this but I think this one is the best. The chains on the flatbed are a nice touch.
The light blue truck with a load of Lowenbrau is the Crossley Beer Lorry, also of a vehicle originally made in 1918. This model was first released in 1973 as Y-26.

Still another from photos I took a ways back but never posted.
This is a Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Bugatti Royale Napoleon. Model Y-45 in the Matchbox 1991 catalog. Matchbox was being made in China at this point, I think they were still owned by TYCO but This is an easy one as it all on the underside of the model. At 5" long it is a bit longer than the pre 1970 models.
The box has street scene inside which makes for a good display.

3rd time I`ve tried with this; I have a similar model to poody 1`s pic; mine is 14" long and 6" high, pure ceramic. So, not a toy; intended for display. Opinion differs; some think 1920`s Bentley, some 1930`s Bugatti; both have the canoe tail. I love it; you would think vintage if you saw it, but it`s a `modern decorators piece`, one of the contributors say; was sold in Hobby Horse, or somesuch. That`s American; what period would apply? (I`m in the U.K.)

Bought this pedal car today- has been heavily repaired- altered over the years- but the side panels and pedal assemblies look to be original- has slightly jeep like front but may have originally been quite different- as there are lots of pop rivets that are not original holding the guard and top of the bonnet on. Any clues appreciated- so I know what to restore it to.

On 4-1-15, I made the greatest discovery in my 40 years of collecting. A collection that began decades ago was offered to me and I purchased 65 vintage slot cars sets in the boxes and with the cars. These sets were from 1959-'81 and are a variety. Aurora, AFX, AMT, Cox, Eldon, Revell, Strombecker, Sears Allstate, Marx, Gilbert, Monogram, Atlas, Motorific, and some I have never heard of or seen in my 40 years collecting.

This project had been waiting for over a year to make it to my bench. When I purchased this car it was missing 90% of it's hardware and drive train. through the use of a donor car and some fabrication work I was able to restore this unique pedal car back to nearly original in appearance, with a few extra personal touches thrown in.

The blue Austin J40, # 17,8XX, (with Hood emblem) was discovered in New Tecumseh, Ontario, in a foreclosed antique shop, under the stairs in the basement, filled with scrap metal. It was terribly abused, crushed, and dragged around by a chain (on the front axle) when I found him...All chrome, switch, wire, lights, horn, hub caps, tires, seat, dash, bumpers....All missing. BUT it had the original H8 Champion plugs! Purchased for $100. Spent 13 months , mostly during the great winter of 2013; cobbling him back together with Austin parts ALL OVER THE GLOBE! That's a 2K PPG paint job there! This Austin was restored 22 days before my son (new owner) was born. I placed him on the seat of his Austin, he was 4 days old...and I softly said..."All for you my son"

The red Austin J40 (my first Austin ever), # 28,2XX, was purchased at the Christie’s Auction house in New York City in 2012 for $1100 USD. I did not repaint this Austin, to pay homage and respect to the craftsman whom painted it before me (amazing job). Was missing lights, horn, switch, brake assembly, 1 foot pedal, and all the pink wire...It was in a private collection when the owner passed away. Now all restored with all OEM Austin parts. This red Austin is my Daughters, and she is 2.5 years old. Cannot reach the pedals yet.

After 1970 Matchbox quality tended towards the low side as they seemed to be appealing to the pre-school market. But the exception was the Yesteryear line. This one was made in England, probably made in the 1970s.
The neat feature on this is the rumble seat, that and the exposed exhaust pipes.

The Land Rover model was released in 1965 and sold in the E Style box from 1965-1967. In 1968 is was sold in the F style box.
For those not familiar with Matchbox cars they were made in England by Lesney. Matchbox is still around but now it is just a name.

Hi
Looking for some help to ID this pedal car.
We think it is built by or for Ferrari, it has the Horse imbedded in the metal of the gas cap, but no other identification.
My Brother purchased this item in Lago Majore (?spelling?) Italy years ago.
Thanks for any help
John (jwurner@gmail.com)

My Aston Martin, number one favourite car in my toy box. The condiion reflects the amount of play i put in on this toy. Another gift from my mother. All the great toys I had were made in Britain.
Enjoy

This toy truck, trailer and steam roller are by Buddy L. Found at the thrift store for cheap. I wonder how it is in such good shape, being from the 70's. The little boy or girl must have cared very much for it. Having very little to no rust. In the last pic I put in a Tonka truck from the 60's to show how the typical pressed steel toy would look like.

During a recent trade for some comics, a friend of mine came up short on the trade. He offered me a set of Cub Scout cub cars, hand crafted racers made by cub scouts to race at their meets. He had a set of 6 cars that he had bought off an older gentlemen who had made them homself as a kid. While 3 or 4 were pretty basic, there were some that really reflected the era they were made in.
Enjoy

My Father received visitors on "March 10, 2015 five charter members of the “Roof Riders” from Pontiac, Illinois took a road trip to Petersburg, Illinois to visit Dad who is transforming a Roof 60 into a Roof Palomino. These Roof mowers were manufactured in Pontiac, Illinois and sold throughout the world in the late 1960s & early 1970s. Dad, who has a massive collection of tractors and equipment is a talented restoration expert and a long time collector who has completed many wonderfully restored machines.

The Kohler motor has been modified to include an alternator. Dennis also owns a Roof Palomino

I have posted some of my matchbox military in the past. This is the Ferret Scout car from that same series. While i shared many of my toys with my nephews, this set was staying with me. Tons of memories in these little toys.
Simple pleasures.
Enjoy

Over the years my nephews inherited most of my toys, but i kept a few diehards. 2 examples of Lesney products, the Ford Station wagon no. 31 and the Austin A50 no.36.
I wish they were in better shape but i played with these hard. The ford has the older pinched steel axles. Neat little cars
Enjoy

An early G & J Lines blue Gordon Bennett type pedal car with deep buttoned seats and wire wheels. Given to the family of the vendor whose ancestor was chauffeur to several wealthy families. Between 1909 and 1910 G & J Lines of London catalogued ten different models. this example with deep buttoned interior was the de luxe version.

To see more pictures of this Fantastic pedal car be sure to visit our Facebook Page Chasing Pedal Cars
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not so long ago i loved some pictures on cw from the real delahaye cars and now is the time i add mine, unfortunately i own only the 1:18 modell but i dont pay road tax or Insurance for it not to mention maintenance and fuell lol!

i saw one like this n grey on cw long ago and loved it and now it is my turn to show a red one (sorry i didnt earlier) i love this colour for cars and dont know if this model was really produced for the road

This is a Desoto Airflow that I just did a complete restoration on. I rebuilt the wind up motor, as well as restored the electric lights. Its one of the nicest toys from the 1930's in my opinion. The last photo is what it looked like when I first purchased it!

never seen one like this before. no idea its vintage or not. just looks nice to me, thats why ive bought it. the propeller can be driven from the pedals by a belt also. its given to our jeans shop at the moment and makes a good promotion job.

The Beach Bomb is from 1969. This is not the legendary prototype version which is worth the crazy money.
This one has removable surfboards and a detailed interior. It was released in several colors as were most Hot Wheels cars. It came with a decal sheet of flowers that are seen on the Sand Crab.
The Sand Crab was from 1970 and is a dune buggy based on the VW Bug. This also came with the flower decal sheet with which this one is decorated.

My 1950 Murray Comet Jet Flow pedal car that my wife and oldest daughter got for me for 2014 Christmas. It polished up real nice and all I need is the front emblem and it would be complete. Thanks to my wife and daughter for looking for cars for me and helping me complete my pedal car collection!

The beauty of the internet.....real time collecting posted now from a pub in Thorold.
Literally just won this on ebay.... A simpsons diecast one off from Hotwheels. Missed this when it came out and just found out about it. Canadian vendor is best....especially with Can$ low.

The last of the three classic Matchbox Gas Station sets. This one is a bit less classic as the previous two as it is sadly modern. Even includes a food section just like an AM/PM mini-mart.
It has a bit of water damage to the cardboard base but I can live with that.

Ok a friend found these in his dads house and not sure what there from or where there from or when there from. If anyone has ever seen these and may know anything about them I would love to know what you know about them. Thanks

Need help ! Looks like it's had some parts replaced not sure if the wheels should be solid disc or wire. The top of the hood has Captain written on both side in very old style writing. The body is original paint. A guy thought it might be a Sudway Topliff I've never heard of them Thanks Rusty

So happy to have scored this little gem!
SCHUCO GERMAN TOY MAKER ESTABLISHED IN 1912 THIS CAR WAS PRODUCED AND PATENTED DURING THE US OCCUPATION OF GERMANY AFTER WWII MOST LIKELY MADE IN THE LATE 1940'S/EARLY 1950'S
WIND-UP HEAVY DUTY EXAMICO CONVERTIBLE HAS KEY AND WORKS MARKED SCHUCO PATENT-AUTO 4001 SCHUCO EXAMICO 4001 MADE IN U.S. ZONE GERMANY
TIRES RUBBER MARKED SCHUCO CORD 250
This car has 4 forward gears and reverse gear also.
Car is 6" long
They sure don't make'm like this anymore!!
Cheers!

Another Lesney military piece made in England c. 1960's. The No.67 Saladin Armored Car. Piece is in vf condition with all metal body and wheels with revolving turret. Came with 5 other military vehicles in a set. Another well loved and well played with toy.
Enjoy

From my personal toy collection, a Lesney No.54, Saracen Armored personnel carrier. I received this piece, 1 of a 6 piece set for xmas in the early sixties. The piece measures 2 1/4" in length with metal wheels and gun turret. Was well played with but carefully, loved this set out of all my toys. Will post more of the set.
Enjoy

This little tanker came from the same place as the Mobil Gas, and is a perfect version of a very rare tank, only it did not come with a cab !
Now the hunt is on for a suitable donor cab.
Now I guess I'm collecting Shell trucks also!!!
Any help with the manufacturer would be great.
Cheers!!

I cannot find anything on the web about this jeep I bought. There is no manufacture plate on it and I cannot find another one like it anywhere. If someone could help me with this and possibly some parts I would sure appreciate all the help I can get. It is larger than your average pedal car it is 52 inches long and approx. 17 inches wide.

We have many posts with this Hot Wheels car. This one is a vintage Red Baron model released in 1970. It is dated 1969 on the underside but it first appears in the 1970 catalog.
Also included here is a Bachmann Mini-Plane Fokker DR-1 also called the Fokker tri-plane. These were sold in the 1970s and this is one of the earlier versions as it does not have a window box. They are plasticand fragile but they are quite affordable.
In the last photo is a flying replica of a DR-1 from the Planes of Fame museum at Chino, Ca.

I got this peddal car about 20 something years ago,i restored it about 14 years ago for my kids,now its been stting in my shed for years and im looking to see what it is,what year and if its worth anything.any info would help.i can be reached at longislandstreetcars@gmail.com. thank you

This is another Occupied Japan toy made by Alps. It is a wind-up toy that cycles over and over.
From the top ramp the car rolls down the track until it get to the stop then rolls back to the beginning. A mechanism picks the car up and sets in on the top ramp and the cycle continues.

While dusting furniture I found this in a shelf. Turns out my kids found it using a metal detector and unearthed it on their great grandparents property. I don't anything about it besides it's metal and looks cool.

I purchased this car at an auction and just love it. I would like to know more about it as there is no makers mark anywhere. It is 28 inches long and 11 inches tall. It appears to be made of some sort of a resin or plaster over wood. I'm not sure if it was sculptured. The wheels are made of real rubber with wire spokes. After a lot of research I think that it is modeled after a Bugatti type 59 but I would love to know who made this. It is so beautifully crafted. It has its home now on my Mantel Just love it but would like to know more about it. If anyone has seen one of these or is it a one of a kind

This item is a 1967 Eldon road racing set. Who can't remember playing with one like this while growing up? This is a complete and functional set with all the parts and four, FOUR cool racers! Not just that, but this was the double '8' set! This was the highlight of some lucky kid's Christmas back in 67. I just might set this up later...?

]]>Model Cars / Slot Carshttp://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/146831-1967-eldon-road-race-sethttp://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/146831-1967-eldon-road-race-setIs this one of the original 10 that was produced?!http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/146493-is-this-one-of-the-original-10-that-was
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It says made In Hong Kong, and does not have any stickers on the roof. Could anyone point me in the right direction on finding out if this is the real deal. Thanks!

Very nice truck, although has been played with a lot. I just liked it from the beginning but it had been played with a lot. I just rescued it from being lost for ever. Was my effort worth it or not? Please let me know?
Subi

Just made my first purchase of hopefully many more of a newly acquired interest of mine, being wind up and friction vintage toys.
This one just fell into place, and I'm looking forward to seeing it up close.
Made in Germany, and it come's with all the original packaging, not in mint shape, but very well cared for.
The Schuco Patent 3000 Fernlenk, Telesteering car was made by Schuco starting in 1938. This model was made in the US Zone of Germany after the Second World War. It is 4 1/4" long and is made of pressed tinplate with a lithographed tin base. It has a clockwork motor with telesteering unit for games on the table or on the ground. The telesteering takes a wire with a rubber connection that attaches at the connection on the roof. The card is steered by a "steering wheel" attached to the wire. It has four speeds and when the car is lifted.

This set comes with wooden blocks for an obstacle course, two metal discs (I assume for part of the course) and a tin holder for the pieces. It also comes with a second wire that says "long wire for running on the floor" and the steering column and key.
Love the graphics on the box, too cool!!!

Beautiful Volkswagen Beetle Replica made by my cousin in Florida around 1990 from a wood kit.
Rolling wooden wheels and opening boot trunk. Custom made with the finest pine and oak and sealed with a strong shiny veneer. Has "1948" burned into wooden front bumper. It is around 7" long.
Very interesting unique vintage :)

Limited edition #2305 of 2999
Received it as a gift for my son from his grandfather. I saw a similar toy engine on this website. Mine has 2 ladders, headlight, peddles and a red button on the dashboard. It says it's an adult collectible in the inside.

Matchbox Turbo force from 1987ish as far as I know. My little girl asked me with shoulders shrugged, "Dad, what IS the point of having cool stuff if you never get it out of the packet and play with it"? Cue long explanation about boxed collectables..

The Major pack line was similar to the King Size only that they were closer to the same scale as the smaller matchbox cars.
This model was released in 1962 and was in the catalog until 1967. This particular model has a D style box with serif style lettering on the end flaps meaning it was made in 1962.
It is 11" long making it much longer than the typical 2" models.

I recently purchased a lifetime collection of rc aircraft, the friend mentioned there was a couple of rc cars in the mix, I never thought much of it, I just wanted the plane stuff! I got the boxes home, started going through them and found this, and a ra/car from the late sixties. I'm not much into cars...but wow.

ESKA Kiddie Corvette Pedal Car Replica
Brand NEW. Choice of three colors, white, black and red. All components met or exceed the original Eska. The body is a vacuum formed one piece unit. The ESKA plastic injected gears are replaced with machined metal gears. All chrome is high quality plastic. A hand brake has been added for safety but can be removed.

This model was first released in 1963 and made through 165. The box is the D2 style which was replaced by the E Box in 1965. The 1963 issue boxes said "New Model" on the end flap which puts this model as being produced in 1964.
The first #55 was the DUKW amphibious vehicle released in 1958 followed by this model in 1963. This was replaced by the Ford Galaxy in 1966 and finally the Mercury Police Car in 1968.

Being the big BMW 2002 fanatic that I am, my wife gave this 1:45 scale model of the Silver Anniversary edition of the BMW 2002 BMWCCA edition (BMW Car Club of America) to me for a Christmas gift in 1995. It was released during Oktoberfest of 1995, I believe.
It's made by Mini-Champs Paul's Model Art. There were only a limited number of these released and they were very difficult to get. So, I was very happy and surprised when I opened this on Christmas morning 1995.

This is a picture of 4 of my Mustang pedal cars. These are all original cars made by AMF of Olney, IL. The two inside cars I am fairly certain are of the earliest made cars, from 1964. The two outside cars, Mustang 535's, are nearly identical and I am also fairly certain are from 1969 or 1970. Please check out and "Like" my cars @ facebook.com/campedalcar

I am a huge vintage drag racing fan and when the opportunity came along to buy these three at once I could hardly refuse. What I loved about these was that they were limited production drag racing type Camaros of these iconic drivers and innovators of the sport of drag racing. These are my three ( so far ) Exact detail 1/18 scale die cast replicas of the nine vintage drag race 1967-68 Camaros that were made between june 2001 and March 2007 in various editions. There are 38 total 1967-68 Camaro replicas that were made of different versions of this iconic "Super car" of it's day. I am hoping to be able to at least acquire all of the drag racing versions in the next year. A daunting task for sure since they are all out of production being limited editions and finding them in virtually flawless condition. They were originally sold for around $89.95-$109.95. Some completely original, thats mint with box COA etc. and some special edition models are valued at considerably higher prices now. These have only been out of the box twice. Once to inspect before purchase and now for these photos and are about as mint as they come without so much as a fingerprint.

This 1/8 scale is painted with testors flaming red and a mist of flaming orange flake's been working on this model for two months motor runs headlight work also, still working on model, just wanted to share
With modelers. My next model will be 1/8 scale big duce coupe
Stay tuned.

Here are a few different Mercedes pedal,cars two are electric and two standard pedal cars.

The photos give a bit of an insight into some of the variation the black one is a 500 SEL and is plastic which should clean up quite well but a few parts to find.

The orange 500SEL is a battery operated car and is working this is metal and will be rebuilt in the same colour. This has all the parts and will tidy up quite well possibly over Christmas if I can get the other Stutz Bearcat finished.

The 280 SEL in a bit of a rough state and will become a project to straighten and rebuild with a few parts to find.

The other blue body has been dressed up straightened and a few little pieces to go but not much this will go onto a pedal frame as the original powered parts have been badly trashed.

I hope these photos are of use if you are rebuilding a Mercedes ill up date as I finish each project.

Hi
I have just received this to add to my collection.
This is pedal car is based on the 1980s Jaguar as you can see the 1984 XJ6 in the photos along side or in the background is quite similar

The best I can make out is that the car was sent to Germany when new and in 2003 was sent to England and in December 2014 sent to me is Australia.

Unfortunately the box which was as best as I can tell, was original, was wet though, it must of got moisture in between the bubble wrap and the box when or in transit and it stinks, so is of no use but to bin it. I have taken photos for my own records of its travel however.

The pedal car had never been put together till now and I unpacked it and gave it a wash and an air as it was not a nice odour.
Luckily enough it was well packed in transit so not damaged.

This will travel with its big brother to car shows and should make an interesting talking point.

Hi
Everyone.
Like a good mother and father, they let there son have is first pedal car in 1961, this was before mi birthday in July, but i was happy no matter.
This picture was taken on the fifth story house we use to live, in Bank building in quebec, where my father was the maintenence employee.

- Hot Wheels "Mechanix" Set of the '68 Boss Mustang - 1997 issue
- Mattel, Inc. / Made in China / The box depicts a garage and includes a tool and parts to customize the base car as shown on the back of box.
There were 14 different vehicle sets available in 1997 - Product# 33357
Car is a 1968 Boss Mustang yellow with black stripes and interior details.

- Hot Wheels "Mechanix" Set of the Mustang Convertible - 1997 issue
- Mattel, Inc. / Made in China / The box depicts a garage and includes a tool and parts to customize the base car as shown on the back of box.
There were 14 different vehicle sets available in 1997 - Product# 33349
Car is a 4th Generation Mustang Convertible green with yellow details.

Another show and tell inspired this post. The first is a pic of the 65' Chrysler 300 sedan in as found condition brush painted red with mid 60's era enamel and the after/in progress pic as it currently looks. The next is the 57 Chevy 210 I believe it is after some hand sanding. Going to do a period correct AFX or Super Stock racer with the chrysler and a period correct Gasser with straight front axel etc..etc.. with the 57'.

The TV Service Van was introduced in 1963 and its last year in the catalog was 1968. It had two variations. The" Rentaset" which was the original and the "Radio Rentals" which was sold in 1968. Don't know why they switched possibly a copyright issue. Nit exactly who would rent a radio in 1968.
Anyway I bought the Rentaset version with the box as it was a good price but it was missing the antenna. Was going to buy a repro but there was a lot of flash so I decided to find an original with an antenna and ended up spending about half again what I spent on the first one. But I still did good as a complete boxed version would have costs about $30 more. Now I just need one more antenna.
Back to some specifics as the box says "new model" it is from 1963. That is a D2 style box by the way.
The Radio Rentals version is from 1968.
Other good news is each one has all three of the TVs. That is what the little red square things are. They are almost as hard to find as the antenna.
Added a forth photo to show the cool roll up doors. I've been told not using flash makes for better photos, there seems to be pluses and minuses.

My favorite drag racer Jungle Jim!
I just finished this 1/25th scale plastic model of his Vega funny car (molded in white)
Behind it is my 1/18th scale Auto World die-cast Camaro funny car(I didn't build)(borderline insane detail)
Sorry for the poor pics,maybe I've been good enough this year the old bearded one will leave me a new camera!lol
You can only drop one so many times!:)

This Fire Chief car was made in china in i think the 1960s , i seen it at a recycle centre 18+ years ago & bought it .
It takes 2 hp2 batteries & still works , even the front lights come on while it manoeuvres forwards and back, sadly the blue light was missing but is easily replaced, condition is really good as in pics , it measures 11.5" L x 4.5w & 3"h .
I love the shape of this car but unsure what it is ?? Is it a corvette?? It looks American!!
It has made in china on the side with some chinese writing which probably says made in china in chinese ;-)
Any info greatfully recieved :-)

Hello, finds today are these vintage metal cars. I believe worth the effort of going through a huge box of toys in a basement. My favorite is the green one by Lesney made in england-- has a dog and a driver on the England side, cute! Cars are made by Corgi, Lesney, tootsietoy. They were 25 cents each, but most are in very played "in dirt" condition :) Thanks for looking! Julie

Just got done removing the rust and polishing my pedal car, it was in bad shape when I got it. It is 100%Unrestored Original Survivor it is in all working order and turn out very nice for being 64 years old.

This truck is extremely rare.
Dealer Release Only
The truck is green with red hubcaps. (The trucks are usually red)
Marked on bottom: 1998 THE COCA COLA COMPANY SERIAL NUMBER I
Working Lights
This item is a brand new set.
There are 2 tiny marks. Came out of the box that way.
Slight shelf wear on box.

Hi
Everyone.
I want to share with one of my find, at a yard sale this past summer.
A Lincoln Toy from the mid XIX century, the one i will grade in very fine condition, show a little wear in and there(no Dent).The action leaver on the side was in working condition.Wheel are in very good shape. Measurement on this dumper truck was: nose to tail 13",front driver cab 4"1/2 wide by 4"1/2 high.The 3 sticker applied to this truck are still intact, this is great. On the oval front sticker we can read "made by Ellwood Metal Products,Tilbury Ont,.For Lincoln Toys.Made in Canada.

A little word on the Company.
The Lincoln Toy Factory

Collecting has been documented as far back in history as ancient Egypt. Whether it be fine art, beanie babies or sports cards, collecting has moved from being a small time personal obsession to a billion dollar industry-thanks to the internet.
One passion that has the potential to tell a lot about ourselves is the collecting of toys. It is within the annals of toy collecting history that we find the story of Walkerville's own, "Lincoln Specialties", or as it was more commonly known, "Lincoln Toys".

This local company's products, almost fifty years after it's demise, have become sought after by toy enthusiasts all over the world. In fact, one collector notes the average "Lincoln" toy can fetch $100 to $600, depending on its condition. Before you run off to check the old toy box in the attic, read on to discover a fascinating history of a home grown business made good.

Founded by father and son team, Haven and Fredrick Kimmerly (who at the time resided at 2448 Gladstone and 1009 Windermere respectively), the business made its first appearance in the Windsor city directory in 1946.

In 1941, the Kimmerly's and close family friends, the Lynn's, amicably split their small metal stamping business, LK Metals, into two companies. The Kimmerly's opened "Kay Manufacturing" at Lincoln & Erie, while the Lynn's carried on as LK Metals. The two companies remained connected, with Kay Manufacturing making components for some of LK Metal's products, such as gas heaters, in addition to their own product line which consisted (in part) of fireplace covers and stove pipes.

There is a saying that when paraphrased, states that: "There is nothing better for the economy than a good war." With the Second World War raging in Europe, the Canadian economy was slowly rising out of the last grips of the Great Depression.

Business was good for Kay Manufacturing; they received an official government contract to build ammunition boxes and fenders for the Canadian Army. The Kimmerly's made a decision to change the business name to "Windsor Steel"; they also diversified the range of their manufactured products. These new products included bicycle carriers and kickstands as well as the now ultra-collectible steel "Coca-Cola" licensed coolers and automobile visors.

By 1945, the wartime economy had slowed down and Windsor Steel required new products to replace the loss of the government contract. Although their flourishing automobile products division, which included gas tanks and mufflers was keeping the business steady, the Kimmerly's required something that would put the business "over the top".

That same year it was suggested that the company focus its direction on the large post-war toy market. So, it came to be that Haven and Fredrick Kimmerly set up "Lincoln Specialties" in 1946 in order to market their new "Windsor Steel"-made commodity. The first offices and showroom were located in the original Kay Manufacturing building back at Lincoln and Erie and John Milner was hired as company president.

Ironically, the very first "Lincoln" toy was actually a small wooden Jeep. This mini Jeep was comprised of two halves connected by a single joint. The joint allowed the toy to make smoother turns and handle more wear and tear on the uneven surfaces on which so many children like to play. This was also the only wooden toy ever marketed by Lincoln Specialties.

Some of the first metal toys made by Windsor Steel for Lincoln were the "817 dump truck" and the "No.54 Repeater Canon" which actually fired small wooden cannon balls with the aid of a spring loaded crank mechanism. The "Repeater" was also the first "Lincoln" to appear in a major store catalogue, making its debut in the 1946-47 Eaton's Fall & Winter.

After such a short time in operation, Lincoln Specialties, which also handled the marketing of Windsor Steel's other products, began to focus energy on their ever widening selection of toys.

By 1953 the selection had grown to over 24 different styles of trucks in three different sizes and two different cab designs. This was largely possible due to their close relationship with Harry Ellwood, a Windsor toy maker who had relocated to Tilbury. Mr. Ellwood's company, "Ellwood Toys" manufactured all "cab over" style trucks marketed by Lincoln Specialties and would eventually purchase the bulk of Lincoln's dies upon their closure.

Also included in Lincoln's toy roster were cranes, power shovels, several variations of the Massey-Harris 44 tractor and other various farm implements such as combine harvesters. One of Lincoln's most interesting products however, was a toy airplane. Considered a rarity in its time and even more so today, the plane featured the colours and logos of the now defunct Trans-Canada Airways.

With so many toys being manufactured, the facilities at 1701 Shepherd could not adequately meet the storage needs of Windsor Steel. It was about this time that the company designed its own warehouse and showroom at 2892 Walker Rd. Built by Mark Glos, father of Windsor architect Randy Glos, the building served as the home of Windsor Steel until the company's eventual closure.

Lincoln Specialties outgrew their Erie Street location within three years and relocated to 1200 London (now University) Street, in the old S.W. & A. streetcar barns. Both companies also maintained other warehouses across the city of Windsor.

Locations changed frequently for the Kimmerly families as well, with Haven, his wife Minerva and their younger children living at 1175 Kildare and 1192 Devonshire, and Fredrick, his wife Muriel and their children residing at two locations on Willistead Cr. and at one point in Cottam.

Unfortunately, despite their succeses, both companies fell victim to the unstoppable juggernaut of time. Increased foreign competition and unsuccessful bids by Windsor Steel to win back automotive contracts abandoned during the toy boom forced Lincoln Specialties out of business. It made its final appearance in the Windsor City Directory in 1958. Windsor Steel continued to operate in a limited capacity but closed only a year later, dissolving officially in 1959.

After Windsor Steel's closure, Haven's son, Edward T. Kimmerly maintained the family's presence at Lincoln and Erie by continuing the "Lincoln Casket Company", a business founded by Fredrick prior to the demise of Windsor Steel. Eventually the business relocated to Sydney Street before being sold to a larger casket company.

Meanwhile, Haven's other child William (Bill) Kimmerly, with help from his father, began Dayton Manufacturing on Crawford Avenue. Dayton also relocated to Sydney Street, less than a block away from where brother Edward's operations were conducted. They have remained there ever since and continue to manufacture custom bathroom vanities for major retailers like Sears & Roebuck Canada.

Fredrick A. Kimmerly moved his family to the United States and eventually returned to Canada where he launched Standard Printing, located on University Avenue West where Ho & Wong's Chinese restaurant now stands. The family-run business eventually returned to Walkerville, moving into the former Studebaker offices at 530 Walker Road, and relocating to 3500 Ontario in 1993 where they continue to serve the public's printing needs, under the stewardship of Fredrick's eldest son Paul, his wife Lori and their two children.

Through their successes and failures, the popularity of the Kimmerley's metal toys remains highly appreciated by collectors and offers us a whimsical glimpse back in time.

I did wind up having this restored as it had been given a really bad paint job. My Father-in-law Kenney Gadd who is a retired professional body man did the restoration for me in trade for 2 free lawn mowings. I would cut their grass for free but they won't allow me to not accept the $15 for the work. So total restoration cost so to speak was $30. I did have this appraised by the Buddy L Museum, in the condition I bought it in, they gave it a value of between $200 - $400. A reappraisal after the restoration came in at $400 - $600. Considering that I only paid $40 for it I think I did pretty well! I will never sell it because having my Father-in-law do the restoration, seeing the joy that it brought him to do the work and the pride that he had in the outcome brings the sentimental value to $$PRICELESS!!

I just purchased a collection of old plastic model kits included was a small box with 7 original 1970's hot wheel cars. The guy that sold me the collection said his father got the cars back in the 70's when he purchased gas, every week he would fill up and he got a car. He used the cars on his model train lay out so they were not really played with. After some research it appears this "Boss Hoss" mustang might be quite a rare car in this color combination. I posted the photos on one of the redline hot wheels forums and the serious collectors tell me it may be the first authentic one known.

I picked this wind up car at a local thrift store. I don't know anything about it. Just wondering if anyone knew who made it and what year it is. There are no markings on the car at all. It is cast aluminum with rubber tires. The front wheels adjust for steering.

A recent find online, this is an all original stamped steel truck by Louis Marx, made in the late 40's-50's. I have one I restored already, but this came up for the price of the replacement grill, so it was a no brainer to add to the collection.
Cleaned up nice, with enough patina to look like it was previously loved lots!!
Cheers!!

Yonezawa "Y" Yone made in Japan vintage press steel tin working friction truck and mechanical lifting long trailer. Y1967 licence front plate and on back of trailer there is a Y in a lotus flower logo trade mark
In excellent condition and these photos show marker stain on the blue truck bed but came off really easy
Cannot find any info on this when it was made and what did this design represented

Had to do a bit more antiquing as I was still not satiated after the Rose Bowl. This is my one find. A 1965 Matchbox Carrying case which seems to be the earliest of their carrying cases. As the Lesney Company who made the Matchbox cars did not have the equipment to make a vinyl case they had the Fred Bonner Company make them.
As you can see they used cardboard dividers for the cars but these were a bit fragile. As one had to slide the trays in the cardboard dividers would get caught and get damaged. Later cases used plastic trays.
I loaded it up with vintage cars, those did not come with the case.

Beam's 1929 Ford Phaeton decanter. I won this in a raffle over 30 yrs ago. It used to be on display (hence all the dust) till the grand kids got it down and played with it. "I think their father was hoping they'd open it so he could drink it"' But as you can see the seal is still intact. Sad thing is I left it too late my doctor has told me no more booze and to pour what I have down the sink. Might take this one with me when I go.

A white Pottery Jar With black engraving 2 1/2 inch high
By 2 1/4 inch wide J Sainsbury. Superior homemade [1900s]
Potted Meats This Firm i worked for In london till i left
For Australia a Family Business from 1880 till 1990
It is still one of top Three In England food Supermarkets
With Own Farms & factories
The potted Meat jar had a greased paper top tied with twine.
This Matchbox model car is a 1929 Morris Cowley Van

I acquired this beauty when cleaning out my father-in-law's garage. I am having trouble identifying the make, or what parts would fit on it. Would love to fix it up for my daughter. Any help would be great.

This is my 1960's cyclops fire dept jeep
which i restored from such a badly beaten
body which involved stretching the steel,
clamp jigs used to straighten the body back
to its original shape,bell bracket i made from
photos,not alot of these around in Australia
(well i hav'nt seen many)
so hope you guys and gals enjoy it as much
as i do.

This a part of my collection of mostly original boxed Corgi toys, mixed in are a few Dinky and more modern models. My pride and joy is the signed Batmobile one of only 1500 worldwide.
Could anyone recommend a good collectors club to join?

This model was released in 1968 and this box with art in the interior is from 1968. In 1969 the box had a plain blue interior thus this from 1968.
Anyway this is a Ford tractor and trailer with a cargo of three Ford tractors. The three Ford farm tractors were first released in 1967 I the 1-75 line as the M-39c in a blue and yellow paint scheme. I have one in the fourth photo behind the trailer. With the help of my Laing Crane I loaded up all the tractors on the trailer.
This was advertised as never removed from box but as the box isn't sealed there is no way of knowing that. The model is dead mint so it is likely. The all blue tractors were only released with this model so they are fairly rare.

Hi this is my regular wheels display on a original shop display , Australia went to dollars and cents in February 1966 , and matchbox stayed at 35 cents until 1970 , 1 australian dollar bought $2.50 United States dollars up until 1982 . So while the American collector was paying 59 cents per model we paid 35 cents , and in 1970 when the price was raised to 37 cents we thought robbery . But hotwheels were very expensive here priced around 70 cents , so did not sell that well . I have a lot of items to post look forward to hearing from other collectors regards andy .

This is a 1954 MG TF constructed of tubular metal frame with fibre glass body secured by glass and rivets.
Not sure when made of by who but rebuilt and restored 2014
The boot opens and the chrome is painted not true chrome was originally gold and red. The bumpers have a long bolt that goes through a Chanel and cut rubber hose on it , this allows to act a a shock absorber.

Just finished this back to bare metal restoration of this beautiful 1961 Triang E Type Jaguar. Found in very poor condition at the Beaulieu auto jumble and now sits in the hallway awaiting grand kids at some future date. British Racing Metallic Green with mainly original parts. Just fabricating headlight covers then job's done.

This was introduced in 1966 and sold in this form until 1970. After that it became a Super King with mag wheels and a different paint scheme.
As you can see it is about a foot long making it the longest of all the King Size models.
Special guest stat the Hatra Shovel front end loader.

This looks just like the full size one I used to have in the Seventies. It was sweet when I found it but it didn't fare to well with my Hot Rod Teenage attitude !! Oh well, I'm happy to have a lookalike even tho it's Smaller !

This is my first boxed Matchbox car with gray wheels. It was introduced in 1960 and was made until 1967. As the 25B it was the second #25 and replaced the Dunlop Van. Yes it is better known as the Beetle or Bug
The Box is the D style box variation 1. Aka the D1 box. The difference between the D1 box and the D2 is that the D1 had serifs on the lettering on the box end flaps. The D2 has black lettering. The D1 box was issued in the first half of 1962 which means this model is from early 1962.

Marked "Kilgore" on one half of the inside, and "728-1" on the other half inside. Appears to have nickel wheels. I assume it is from the 1920's. Original red paint. 3-¼" long, 1-?" wide, 1-¼" tall, 4-½ oz. It came from my parent's estate.

Just completed this restored Smith-Miller Mack Lumber Truck and Pup Trailer this morning. New polished aluminum bumper along with new headlights on the truck. The truck did not have towing hitch when I acquired it, so I built a custom towing hitch. Ironically, there is an original towing hitch on the pup trailer - go figure! Everything else on the truck and trailer is original including the Mack Bulldog hood ornament. Wood and chains are also not original. Hope you enjoy! James

Hello,i need help sorting this out ....
I ve bought this item from our local car boot market and i want to know more about it...year of manufacture,price...maybe what value does it have..
Thank you all!

It is a dark grey metal with a leather top and rubber tires.Lots of detail in this model car or truck..Also it has the clock in the center outside.it has never been taken out of its case..the case is about 5" long and 3 1/2" high..it probably weighs about a pound give or take..the clock is not working a this time it most likely needs a battery after sitting for all these years...I would just like to know if anyone has any idea about these things..my late cousin.gave it to me only because she knows I love cars but she told me it was her grandmothers.. plus text me at 980 989 6727. Thx.

Tin stamped approximately 8" X 3" long, this toy was my grandfathers and when he passed I received it. It was in his curio cabinet since I was a child in the sixties. Just a neat little toy that I now keep in my curio cabinet.

From the much larger King Size line of Matchbox cars. The box is 6" long as opposed to the about 2" for a standard Matchbox car. This model was released in 1969. It was released in 1969 and was in this form in 1970 also. In 1971 it was released in gold paint scheme with mag wheels as if they were owned by Liberace.
Anyway before 1969 there used to be great artwork on the inside of the box but they went to the blue interior. Still there is great art on the back.

Hello all,
I recently acquired this from a yard sale because it looked fascinating. It doesn't have any marks other than a stamp for patent applied for on the bottom and the firestone tires. This car measures 17.25 inch long, 5.5 inch wide, and 7.5 inch tall. I can't tell, but I think it was repainted. I did some online research and found this car similar at the link below. Is this made by the same company and how old is this piece?

Vintage japan made tin military police jeep..in good condition.box missing.It was found in my attic so I dont know much about it other than its old and tin and made in Japan.Ive seen similar ones on ebay but havent come across this particular one.

Everything I know about this piece is in the title. Found it at a garage sale the other day. Can't find much information on it. Anyone know the year or if you have seen one like it let me know in the comments.

I have never found one of these before,it is 1 of about 12 in a series that were sometimes found in Cracker Jacks! I love wreckers so...
I'm sure this little devil would kill your foot ,if Junior left it out on the rug!

This is what I found about this Red Baron Hot Wheel. It says on the bottom: Stamped Hot Wheels Vintage, Red Baron, Mattel Inc 1969, and China. This is what I have found researching this Hot Wheel.

1970 Red Baron with White Interior. With less than 10 known to exist, this is a truly rare piece. Value: $3,000+ loose.

Unfortunately, Mattel only produced this Hot Wheels car as a prototype and never actually released it to the public. So, only ten of them exist in the world today. But, it does have a pretty interesting back-story. It was inspired by the Red Baron World War I plane and featured a German helmet in place of a roof, a pair of machine guns, and a white plastic interior. Had it hit stores, it would be much, much higher on this list than it is today. These are also prototypes with a black base and no decal on the helmet.

Other websites I've read say the real original were made in Hong Kong, Is that true? Any information on this Red Baron will be helpful.
Thank you for your time,
Toshmonster

Nice piece anyone seen any lately pick this up in a storage locker buy with three other different models a 1968 hot jeap blue in color 1968 silhouette green in color and an indy eagle green in color all in blister pack and in good shape interested in seeing what others are doing with theirs send me an email sws at lvliq dot com

- 1999 Matchbox Collectibles D.A.R.E. Mustang Police Car
- Made by Mattel, Inc. / Product# 96517 / Exclusive Edition / 1:64 scale
- The diecast metal car is detailed with the actual graphics as used on a Sikeston, Missouri Police Department vehicle. - NEW in blister package
** D.A.R.E was an educational program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) founded in 1983 which sought to prevent the use of controlled drugs, membership in gangs, and violent behavior. Students who enter the program sign a pledge not to use drugs or join gangs and are taught by local police officers about the dangers of drug use in an interactive in-school curriculum which lasts ten weeks. The program was deemed a failure based on scientific research evidence in 1998 indicating that the police officers were unsuccessful in preventing the increased awareness and curiosity from being translated into illegal use. The evidence suggested that, by exposing young impressionable children to drugs, the program was, in fact, encouraging and nurturing drug use. (third photo is the actual Sikeston, Missouri police car)

- 1998 Hot Wheels X-V Motorized Racer Car with charging base
- Made by Mattel, Inc. / Product# 21138 / "BOSS 302 MUSTANG"
The power station base operates on batteries and charges the cars' motor in a mere 10 seconds - the car body is plastic with rubber wheels / New in box
Car is detailed in the classic orange with black color as originally offered.
** The Boss 302 Mustang was a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang originally produced in 1969 and 1970 for the Trans Am racing series (picture 3). Ford revived the model for another two year production run in 2012 and 2013.

I just purchased this yesterday. The seller had no history on it other than buying it 10 years ago and it was made about 1950. As far as I can see there are no missing parts, the steering, pedals and bell work but need adjustment, etc. Just a few minor dimples mostly on the front fenders, no rust-through anywhere.

Went to some garage sales after work and couldn't resist these Tyco slot car sets for $5 bucks, 6 cars and 4 controllers and lots of track. Takes me back to when I was 12 and racing these around. I set it up and it works fine. Richard Petty box says 1985 the other box Paperwork says 1990, I thought it was older but its still cool for $5.

- 1999 issue Hot Wheels Semi Truck with Car Hauler Trailer
- Made by Mattel, Inc. / Product# 2190KE / 9" long with tailgate down
The truck body is die-cast metal with a plastic base; the trailer is all plastic with an operating ramp and will hold two Hot Wheels cars.
All the wheels operate and the trailer can be detached from the semi cab.

One of my former Soldiers gave me this Jeep. She says it was bought at an antique store. I have looked it over pretty good but can not find any markings. I am sorry I do not have excess to it to give you a better image.
The front plate has 1942. I worked on these from 1979 to 1983. This was later replaced with the HUMMWV. or Hummer. If you can give me any input on it please do.

This is from the 1-75 series. When a new model was introduced an older model was removed from the line. The Mercedes Truck is known as the 1E being the 5th model to have the #1 designation. I believe the other four were steam rollers. The Trailer is the 2D, the fourth #2 replacing the Muir Hill Dumper. Previously new models were improved versions of the previous model but this was dropped in the late 60s.
Both of these models were introduced in 1968 and feature a removable canopy. The truck has an F style box which means it came from the first half of 1969. The trailer is in an E style box which means it is from 1968.

This car is blue,has the measurement of a normal hot wheels and has unknown materials,it has a white roof.their are two of them with me and I don't know if these cars are rare or not,please help,thanks!(ps I'm not good with cars or collectible a of any kind)

My Favorite Hot Wheels out of 3k or more 1969 - 2000? learned later not open them. I stopped collecting them unless I could find the treasure Hunts, They have since made Identifying Treasure Hunts much harder to find.

My Favorite Hot Wheels out of 3k or more 1969 - 2000? learned later not open them. I stopped collecting them unless I could find the treasure Hunts, They have since made Identifying Treasure Hunts much harder to find.

My Favorite Hot Wheels out of 3k or more 1969 - 2000? learned later not open them. I stopped collecting them unless I could find the treasure Hunts, They have since made Identifying Treasure Hunts much harder to find.

My Favorite Hot Wheels out of 3k or more 1969 - 2000? learned later not open them. I stopped collecting them unless I could find the treasure Hunts, They have since made Identifying Treasure Hunts much harder to find.

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I believe this to be a Buddy L Lumber Truck with a bad paint job. Any idea when it might have been made? I was considering having it restored but not sure who to have do it. Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!

So just wondering how I did today? I am at the lake here on a little holiday - and of course I am always looking for things.......LOL

Found this bigger tin litho metal Fire Chief Car. It is a Friction toy. Not bad shape for age and at least the front//back bumpers are there - as well as ALL the wheels. So complete. License plate says 1955, so I am assuming the date. Can't find a maker name right now except Japan. Love the Art Deco look of the writing on the side!!

This model was first released in 1965. It was #75 in the Matchbox catalog and is called the 75B as it was the 2nd model to be #75. The first was a Ford Thunderbird. The box is an F Style box which was made the first 6 months of 1969 which makes it a fairly uncommon box.
It is an iconic model as it was featured on the matchbox 72 car carrying case seen in the last photo.

My dad acquired this car several years ago in an auction and we would love to know a bit more about it. It is a 1957 Corvette made of resin. It has wire spoke wheels, steel axles and hard rubber tires. The measurements are 25 and 1/2 inches in length; 10 and 1/2 inches in width and 7 and 1/2 inches high. It is fairly heavy and has no markings on it. We have wondered if it was possibly used as a display item. Any information would be appreciated!

History is vague at best. I just bought it from a guy in who purchased it from an estate sale somewhere in Seattle about 20 years ago, previous owner reported deceased. No information at all.

Seller said he never did anything to it but move from house to shed to office to living room to shop to garage, etc. Never tried to start or tinker. And based on the condition, I believe him.

Branding appears non-existent. Other than the license plates, I can find no nameplate, tag or other plates or stamps anywhere on the car, so far. No manufacture information, name, date, location, anything.

I think it could be a custom toy made for rich kid, although much of it looks to be shop made. The body is well stamped, uniform in shape side to side. Headlight domes uniform as well as the taillight peaks.

The front grill is welded to the body, but the grill itself appears chromed while the car is painted. Both bumpers are painted.

License plate is Wheaties 1953 Washington like what you can get on eBay.

Engine: No idea of manufacturer, there is no name on the housing.
Numbers on cooling fins are: Model 61-D C
Serial no: ’49 C’
Exhaust manifold is cast ‘2747’ (goes to flex hose then pipe to rear of car)
Cast on the cylinder is ‘2604’ and the word ‘ALCOA’ below

I am convinced the engine would fire right up with some clean gas and a new pull rope.

Lever serves two simultaneous functions. Pulls to engage idler pulley making car go forward only, and loosens brake belt (short piece of v-belt fastened around pulley on jack shaft)
I do not see any brake pedal in the car.

Wheels/tires
Hard rubber, Molded in the sidewall is ‘GATES RUBBER CO’ ‘S 507’ and ‘10x1.75’
The inside rear tire view shows geared system inside the wheel. This is not used for anything on this car because it is v-belt driven.
Last time I saw one like this it was on an old self-propelled lawn mower.
All these need to be replaced

Lights

The headlights are glass, made by S&M Lamp Company, Los Angeles. The lens is quilted looking. The tail lights are tiny capsule looking things. At one time all were wired up, even though there I see no place for a battery. Someone has supplied a bicycle generator but it is loose, so I don’t know where it was powered from, yet.
Has a big horn mounted on the steering column, one of those rocket looking things about 7.5” long and 3” diameter, also, there is a horn button in center of the steering wheel.

Has coil springs for suspension.

Bumper to Bumper is about 68”, width is about 32” and height to top of hood is about 20.5”.

The plastic windshield is broken, and the right support need re-welding. Pieces are there for pattern.

Front grill appears to be pushed in a little.

Only other damage is where the hood ornament mounts, it was bent in about ¾” when something dropped on the car. (Same time windshield was broken) Ornament appears to be a carved dog head, of a Scottish dog, yellow and black.

This car was produced from 1965-1968. The box is the 3rd of four versions of the E box so I am thinking 1966. I haven't been able to find out when each box version was released so have to estimate a bit. The box is 2 1/2" long.

I also got these toy trucks when I was at the sale. Pic one shows a hard to find Dinky Toy Coke truck, picture two is some of my newer trucks, pictures 3 large buddy L truck, and picture 4 Buddy L set mint in box. The Dinky toy truck the large Buddy L truck and the Buddy L set, all came from the yard sale yesterday.

Yesterday I also went to a sale to buy antiques, it was Ontario's Chapter annual Coca-Cola yard sale in Brampton. I was really disappointed when I got to the sale this year and found out I was an hour late. I was told it started at 9am when it actually started at 8am. Not sure what early bird deals I missed out on, but tried to make the best out of the sale.

I managed to get this truck there, only because I arranged pick up before the show. I have been trying to buy this exact truck for atleast two months and finally own it. This is the best condition most complete Lincoln Coke truck I have ever seen and really really wanted it. Fellow member wanted fair amount for it, so I told him when I was able to sell my truck I would buy his. I was able to find buyer for mine, but didnt wanna sell mine until I had bought this one. Took me months to finally meet fellow member again (he has busy schedule, so had to wait to sale), but managed to kill two birds with one stone.

When I got to the sale I bought this truck, I then bought a few other small buys when I was waiting for the buyer to come and buy the other Lincoln truck off me. He lived right in Toronto and wanted me to deliver, but his location is about 3h out of my way, so I was able to get him to meet me at the yard sale, and successfully do a Lincoln truck trade up!

I now have a better condition Lincoln truck for my collection that I will enjoy for many many years, and the guy I sold mine two gets to enjoy having his first Lincoln Coke truck ever.

This was found at the tip , its like a barrow boy trolly made of wood and painted with different fish all around ans swirly patterns , the wheels are metal with spokes and solid rubber tyres, the top has two square holes possibly for decanters or similar and what looks like the bases for what I think may have been a small roof over the top or a sign .. its very well made and measures roughly16" long x 8" high ..
comments welcome

Toy Antique truck in great condition. Wondered if anyone could tell me anything about these, have several of them, picked them up along the way at garage sales.

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It looks like a VW that was made into a army truck for a country I can't figure out. Its a really strange item ..it almost looks like the bottom was screwed on to the frame. Its a heavy metal frame maybe iron? I would love any help aron.cline@gmail.com

Just got the orange one and decided to make this a two for one. This model was first released in 1965 in the orange color with orange hubs and gray wheels. Soon they switched to black wheels and orange hubs. This was all within the first year of production. By 1966 it was yellow hubs.
In 1967 it was yellow with yellow hubs. Anyway the orange model here is from 1966 and the yellow from 1968. Both are in what are called E style boxes although as you can see there is a difference between the E style boxes end flaps.
Note I left the price tag on the one box. It was on clearance sale as the normal price would have been 55 or 59 cents. It is part of its history and removing the price tag just leaves an ugly scar on the box.

Vintage Buddy L Cement Mixer Truck. Bed tilts back and when handle is wound the mixer spins. This may be a reproduction because it says "Japan" on the bottom. I thought Buddy L was made in USA so a little unsure the history of this toy.

Would any of you out there know what this tractor unit used to pull,
and or its history.
i think it may be 40s or 50s ?
I bought it in southern England at a toy fayre about 24 years ago.
It would be great to see the complete item,
ive always liked its character colour and style.
Its clockwork and works fine.

This model was released in 1969 with an F style box. After that it was made with the thin wire axels for the superfast wheels to compete with Mattel's Hotwheels..
In the last picture you can see the Auto Steer front wheels. No opening doors or engine hood for this model. It does have the dogs peeking out the rear window.

This item I picked up as a rusty mess last year. It had been heavily played with and there was no paint left and the tipper was really dented. I restored it to how you see it in the pictures with original style repro decals . This was actually made in the UK by METTOY using the "Buddy L" name from America . The body was cast metal and there was no plastic in any of the truck . I used modern paint and hand painted the silver /grey details.

This pedal car pays tribute to the company that I've worked at for the past 35 years. This colour scheme was created back in the late 70's and used by "Allan Christie's Body Shop" throughout the 80's.
I've refinished/restored a number of pedal cars over the past several years but this one was by far the most involved project to date.
The White "Lightning" on the hook was my first project

I am trying to find out exactly what kind of toy car this is, and possibly what it might be worth. I can't find a manufacturers name or any identifying markings besides the inspector sticker on the bottom that says it was manufactured in Hong Kong in Jan. of 1971. It has a wind-up key on the back end that moves the rear wheels.

This is a plastic disk which was included with the Johnny Lightning
'71 Blue Max Mustang 1/64 scale die-cast car - 37mm diameter
** Johnny Lightning is a brand of model cars originally produced by Topper Toys from 1969 to 1971 similar to the Mattel Hot Wheels die cast racing cars. The Playing Mantis company acquired the rights to the Johnny Lightning trademark and started producing reproductions of the original cars in 1994. - The Blue Max first appeared at the 1970 NHRA Winter Nationals on a Ford Mustang Funny Car owned by Harry Schmidt. Raymond Beadle bought out Schmidt in 1975. This die-cast car was issued in all three funnycar paint schemes. - Circa mid-1990's

It is a tipp&co and made in 1930.
The branarest & Largets of them all!! 53CM long!! 2 a meter! Lights are not working. Otherwise beautifull! Pictures says it is a good one.
But I don't know what to do. What is the price indication? Brcause i found one on ebay for 5,500 $
But that one is a little bit better! Could anyone give me a price indication?
Thank you Arvid Jansen

Currently trying to restore a 1950's VMC 27 Coke machine, and its taking alot of time and money. Every little part is costing more than I thought, so other projects have been set aside.

I wanted to find all the parts to these truck before I posted them, but its going be awhile before I get them, so just enjoying my trucks as is for now.

Its hard to find the dolly's the go with these truck, I manged to find a dolly to go with every truck seen in pictures (thats suppose to have one). My favorite truck gotta be the 1950's yellow marx truck. Hard to find for fair price, I paid 10% book price for mine. Its missing its original soda cases, I managed to find repo ones (no coke logo on them). The red Marx truck also has repo soda cases, I dont think this truck originally came with toy soda cases. I was going get tiny coca cola stickers and put them on every single case, but going wait on that. I need to find a front grill for the red marx truck, hoping to get an original but will settle for a remake.

The metalcraft truck is the only truck seen in pictures that I dont think ever had dolly. Its hard to find this truck with good decals, this one has pretty good decals. This is the harder to find metalcraft truck, its suppose to have working headlights, but mine are missing.

For now these trucks display pretty good as is, when I finished my coke machine I will try to complete these trucks.

- Poly-resin figurine of a NASCAR "Rusty Wallace" Racer Bear
- About 3" wide and 4" tall - Licensed by NASCAR Racing Association
- Holding a miniature version of the 1999 Ford Taurus #2 Racecar
** Russell "Rusty" Wallace, Jr. (born 1956) is a retired NASCAR race car driver. Considered one of racing's most well-known and charismatic personalities, he is a member of all three of stock car racing's major halls of fame: the NASCAR Hall of Fame (inducted 2013), the International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2013) and the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame (2010).
- His career spanned from 1980 to 2005 and he won a total of 55 NASCAR Races.

Since we are on 1/16 scale Cottonwood trucks, I thought I would post a couple of mine.
The IH R-190 lowboy is about 35 inches long. Both trucks were made of cast aluminum by Cottonwood Acres, Wally Hooker. These were made back in the 1980's into the early 1990's. They also made some nice Minneapolis Moline tractors.
The story is they got into some trouble collecting funds and not getting product out the door.

I made the water transfer decals with my new computer program,it was owned by the PIONEER OIL COMPANY,and they sold RED FOX GAS!Not Redd Foxx:) you big dummy!
This is a 1/25 th scale plastic model made by Revell/Monogram,and is the largest model I have ever built.

Hello Friends!
Hope I don't get blown out of the house before I finish this posting, we're having a hurricane here on Cape Cod. Do you believe it, another storm, and more ferocious that any other we had in the Winter.

I found this a couple of weeks ago, and even though it's been cut at the wheels, :(, I love it.
It's a heavy little beast.
Any idea where it may have come from,....was it a hood ornament? ( it has that kind of wear ). and WHY on earth would someone have cut it's wheels? Oh well.
Thanks for taking a look,
T
p.s. I forgot to mention that it has a hole on the underside,....it screwed onto something.

I acquired this truck and two other fire chief cars from the family of an avid collector. The pedal cars are completely original with the original paperwork, assembly instructions and care booklet. Very little wear and all original paint.

This was part of one of my first storage unit auctions. It was an interesting experience and so much more work than I thought. This was one of the pleasant finds in a storage unit filled with toys. I know it's a Tonka Pick Up Truck. Have you seen one like this before?

Pictured is one of my W-2017590 Tootsietoy Jeeps. On the under-side is

TOOTSIETOY
MADE IN U.S.A.
4

It came straight from a retail box that my father had picked up somewhere. There were six-eight of them in there. I choose this one since both the steering wheel and windshield were still intact. This model has some real problems with keeping those parts together. Somehow, I never let my son play with it when he was little. I have not seen many in condition this good.

I have another green one with a broken windshield. I don't know the exact date but I think these were from the 50s or 60s. Any insight into the year would be appreciated.

Some more "junk" found in an old tea chest . The old Kombi Van probably from the 60's-70's from ES&A bank that merged with another bank yrs ago. It has on the bottom no 102 and I can just make out made in ..........g what ever that is.
the old tanker most likely from the 50's die cast but has no markings on it what ever.

These two beauties were Carlos's father's toy cars when he was a child in the 30s.

Until decoplease's proved us they were made in Czechoslovakia it was impossible for us to tell where they came from... Because of his work, Carlos's grandfather used to travel around Europe, so he could have bought them anywhere in Europe (Germany, Austria, Britain, France... even the US).

They have no marks at all except for what it seems to be a serial number underneath the brown Studebaker car: EVF/4.

Anyone who's really into toy cars could probably tell us about Czech toy factories of the time...

If you remember I post a long time ago this real stock car raced in Fort Wayne In. in the 1950's.
I made this from a partial kit found in a house about to be tore down,old model parts,brass stock,wire,etc.
It has a flat head Cadillac engine set back into the fire-wall(just like the real one)I also made the water transfer decals myself!
It was wrecked with heat ,a screwdriver,and a file.
Thanks for looking and enjoy!

I have one orange Captain Marvel Lightning Racing Car #2 and one blue #4. The cars measures 4" in length and has a side wind up slot for key. No keys are included. I cannot verify the windup mechanism functions but the cars are sound and have no internal parts loose. Sides marked "Automatic Toy Co., NY", and "Cop. 1947 Fawcett Publications, Inc". The cars are in good condition considering age showing light scratches to litho with light scuffs to the bottom but none breaking thru the coating. All original tires are included and not loose.

Before I was collecting I spent alot, and I mean alot of time building these Pocher kits from the 60's. 1/8 scale and great details. Lousy directions though. Luckily they are mostly nuts and bolts so trial and error works. Finally found a company that has step by step pictures on CD. The best way to go. First is a Fiat F2 and the second is a Rolls Royce. Won't build another one of these, but glad I have these 2. Sold 2 others.

This is a Matchbox #3 Mercedes Benz Ambulance. This was first issued in 1968 with an E style box. It replaced the Bedford Tipper in the 1968 catalog.
It comes with a victim on a removable stretcher who appears to have a broken leg.

We found this in my dads garage after his death and I was wondering if anyone knows how to find the year. I know its an AMF star front ( and they were made for awhile) and it say Super Sport on the side with a small decal that looks like a gear that says manufacture B above and the letters E R C thru the gear and sa underneath with 501 in a box by the side. My son is interested in restoring so any info on what it might be missing (other than the steering wheel) would be appreciated.

Here is my Metal 1970's Chevelle SS. I remember those days and those cars

It is a metal Model but it could almost fool ya that it looks real.....LOL. I love photography, and love collecting. So put the 2 together and you have a Super Hobby. I took this pic low so it would give some more depth in the pic.

before an after restoration of Turner Packard dump truck 1920's #266
its a very rare pressed steel truck.
the multi colors are unique original to that era....
26 '' long with a functional dump bed...
great addition to my collection

My father passed away a short while ago, he had this hidden at the very back of storage room...I've never seen it before now! Just curious to ID it before I let my kids play with grandad's toy. Thank for the help.

Its been forever since I have made a post on here so thought I better take the time and let you guys know im still alive lol. Sorry for not keeping in touch I have been very busy with work and had little time to relax or even search for antiques. In the past 3 months its pretty tough to find any good coca cola antiques, but I did find two items! I think both are from the late 1940's one is a display rack the other is a toy lincoln truck. The display rack was cover in raccoon poop, and required alot of TLC, but I really wanted this style rack and now it looks great with my other 4 metal display stands. The lincoln truck is another item I have always wanted but hard to find and usually pricey when found. It was missing the original grill so I was able to find a repo grill at a local antique store. I was thinking about buying some repo wood cases for it, but cant decide how many I should buy. I managed to find a seller that has them and I have been told it originally had 24 wood cases for the truck should I buy 24 for it? Let me know what you guys think, always good to hear from you all.

Vintage 1956 state Hi-Way Dept. Pickup truck all restored with tailgate and chain.These toys lasted forever and were un breakable other than a little rust you played and played with them until you out grew them today there very collectible and fun to collect.

This is a Structo Sanitation Truck from the early 60s. This is pressed steal like the better known Tonka trucks. This one is 17" long, 5" wide and 8' tall. It has several moving parts for play value. The trash receptacle moves up to dump into the top along with the top hatch opening. Also it works like a dump truck so you can dump all your garbage. The hydraulic function no longer works, it just springs up when the side lever is hit. When working the hydraulics (a piston under the dumper0 would dampen the raising and lowering of the dumper.
No restoration for this.

This is a before an after restoration,, of a buddy L ice truck,
Pressed steel vintage 26" with canvas over , ice tong ,ice cubes with chain link holding tong ...This is exactly the way it was originally.when first manufactured... You don't see many for sale....Displays GREAT...very heavy, hard to imagine this was a toy for kids.......

Just completed the restoration of the Nylint Tournahauler. The originals were available in yellow for only a very short time, and thus high-quality yellow originals are very rare, and expensive when available. So, I decided I would restore one in yellow, instead.

Also, the red and yellow custom HOUGH PAYDOZER. The Hough Manufacturing Company was well-known for their Payloaders, but you may not know they also built some Paydozers. However, to the best of my knowledge, all their Paydozers were four-wheel-drive rubber tired dozers, not built with tracks. But, they absolutely built a tracked Payloader, also model'd by Nylint, so the undercarriage and tracks were available to Hough.

I like the set - I think the Paydozer looks as though Nylint could have produced it. The rollbar is totally custom having been cut from a single sheet of metal and bent & formed into the rollbar shape. The decals were custom-made for me by Richard Biskner.

pictured is a before an after restoration, of my 1920's Buddy L aerial fire truck. My toughest restoration to date,,,
This was my first vintage truck display at the car show,,
Will post more upon request.....

Found in my attic. Just wondering if it's collectable. I've looked a lot on the internet but can't seem to find the exact car. I did find one, but the condition was much worse and there was no info. This is a toy coin bank with the number 52 on the side, V8 on the tail, and metal wheels. It's in very good condition. I do not see any type of markings other than the ones mentioned.

Hi my name is Nevin Nez, I got this car that I dont know anything about a couples houses down from mine. I would like your help to see how much this car is worth and what exactly it is. I seen Frank purchase one on one of the TV shows I dont think he got much but thats why I need your help. I would aslo like to thank you for helping me its well appreciated!

hi everyone,havnt posted in a year,moved to a new location with a huge shed.(i live in it with all my treasures)anyway heres a pic of my buddy l transporter i found today in unplayed with condition.not sure of age,maybe early 60s.cheers paul.tasmania.

Hi,
Here I'm almost two years old Christmas 1960.
I loved that Ferrari and used it for many years. My grandpa had to weld wheels shaft many times, since I ran down big hills to get speed.
This one was yellow and had nice chrome details at the wheels an the exhaust pipe as well. The steering was white and in plastic, the seat in steel with ribs and could be moved with som wing nuts I think, it also was white. Wheel was made of hard rubber and the rear right could spin if you was hard at the pedals. My father was so stupid to give it away when I got older and that one is lost forever. If some one knows about one please let me know. I really miss that car!

I have this Old Ertl Toy Metal Tractor and do not know what kind of Tractor, Age or anything about it. I have looked and looked and cannot find another one pictured any place ( Google Images and Ebay). It is about 9 inches long and 5 inches high. Any information would be helpful.

Another post 1970 Matchbox of Yesteryear or MOY. Made in England and again 1/43 scale. It is about 4 and 3/8" long.
Free bonus the real thing from the Nethercutt Museum photo by me. The Nethercutt is the most amazing museum that no one knows about.

1/43 scale diecast car. Made in England so I think it is a pre-Tyco car. I know it is post 1969. I am just starting to collect the 1970 and later Yesteryears so I am not quite an expert on these. Anyway I think it is 1970-1975 but it could be later.

Cast Iron Horse cart. it meaures about 1 foot long x 3 inches high. doesn't have any manufacturer markings but still maintains some of the orange red original paint. any ideas what all the holes were drilled into the cart ? they holes appear to be a part of the original design.

Here is one of my "newer"hobbies,R/C trucks.
The black & white 1972 Chevy truck is a 2012 Traxxas Stampede VXL 4x4 ,on a LIPO battery this truck goes 60 mph!!!!!!It is a hand full to drive and seems, so-far to be bullet-proof!The 1972 Cheyanne is a duplicate of my late grandpa's truck.

The blue and silver truck was the first truck I ever got ,way back in 1990 from HARMON'S HOBBY SHOP .
It is a 1990 Traxxas Sledgehammer Chevy 2wd, this is a really nice truck, since I restored it last year.As a kid I didn't do it any favors and tore it up!So as an adult... :P ,I had the chance to fix it,so off to e-bay to hunt for month's on end for New Old Stock parts for it.
This particular version of the "Sledgehammer" was the first,you can tell them by the all white plastic chassis(they were brittle and later changed to stronger black plastic)and gold aluminum braces.
This truck is only used on pavement and not "bashed" like the other one!
BTW ,I painted both Lexan bodies myself.

This is Matchbox Model #56C the BMC 1800 Pininfarina with the transitional superfast box. The transitional boxes were only issued the second half of 1969. It isn't looking too bad for being 43 years old.

Here is another time killer of mine,both of these WERE stuck,now they are ready to run.I have never seen these small engines run,so that is why I am doing this.The small one is out of my junk Testors "SPRITE" INDY CAR,and the other I have no idea where it came from!Thanks for looking!

Recently acquired addition.......it has had a previous restoration to the body but the wheels and drive train are for static display only. It is in need of all of the steering and pedal components. Regardless this project has a lot of potential and will be tackled in the near future.
Update......this project is now finished and is sporting a new colour!

The Hubster and I have collected a Hess truck for every year that our lil man has been in this world. He gets two every year for Christmas. One to play with, the other to put up into the collection, unused and unopened. We've also saved the original bags and batteries that came with the toys.

For some reason I just had to have a 1/24 scale, die-cast, Coca-Cola delivery truck with appropriate age coolers. I couldn’t find one on the net so, I know I committed a sin, but, I put my own together for display.

The pickup is a 1937 Ford delivery distributed by Motor City. The two Coca-Cola coolers are 1937 Standard Ice Models, built by Westinghouse or The Cavalier Corp., distributed by The Danbury Mint. I also added 12 cases of bottles and a hand-truck distributed by ERTL. Pretty cool(er) mix-up, huh.

Hi - this is my car boot sale purchase - about six years ago now from WIMBLEDON Car boot. It has a dash switch and battery holder for front lights. it's missing some bits - such as the grille. Any ideas what it is? I need some more pics I think...

I got a lovely red windup toy car with part of the original packaging and manual. Could anybody tell me more about this toy? When and where it was made?
It was part of an inheritance of a close family member. I hope there's a cool story behind this :-)

It has following inscription at the bottom: “JNF PROTOTYP Porsche PAT. ANGEM”. “MADE IN GERMANY U.S. ZONE”.

Ok ! this was a car that has been setting on my grandmothers shelf for as long as I can remember . I love toys die cast especially ... I'm more into Ertl or Franklin Mint . This one has me puzzled. I want to say its a Hubley ,but there are no markings what so ever .. I don't want to say it's a reproduction just because of the age .. I could be wrong .. Please help to identify it no matter the out come .. Thank you !

In mint condition after 45 years. Probably closer to 50. Looks like the toy store didn't have price stickers as the price of $1.25 was written on the box. That was the price they went for at that time so unlikely to be a markdown price. My educated guess is 1966 but I will do some research to make sure.

This International TD-25 Dozer is the earlier version of the model with the lights on the sides and painted dark yellow in the blue box. It was made by The Ertl Co. Dyersville IA in 1973. The stock number is 452 and is made of diecast in 1/16 scale.

A later version was made that was painted light yellow and in a yellow box.

This is a Hubley #505 front loader from the 1950's. It is a generic model but has the look of any real crawler loader. Box is made to open as a display box as shown in the third photo.
Measures 10 inches long.

LIMITED NUMBER HAND MADE CUSTOMIZED MODELS BACK IN THE 90'S WHEN I SOLD OVER 500 MODELS NATIONWIDE. FROM EARNHARDT TO GORDON TO WALLACE AND ALLISON. MY CARS WERE A HIT EVERYWHERE I WENT TO COOK'S FLEA MARKET TO 321 FLEA MARKET AND EVEN JAMESTOWN FLEA MARKET All in N.C..I WON AWARDS ON MY CARS AND SHIPPED THESE CARS AS FAR AS CALIFORNIA. thanks for looking.....

LIMITED NUMBER HAND MADE CUSTOMIZED MODELS BACK IN THE 90'S WHEN I SOLD OVER 500 MODELS NATIONWIDE. FROM EARNHARDT TO GORDON TO WALLACE AND ALLISON. MY CARS WERE A HIT EVERYWHERE I WENT TO COOK'S FLEA MARKET TO 321 FLEA MARKET AND EVEN JAMESTOWN FLEA MARKET All in N.C..I WON AWARDS ON MY CARS AND SHIPPED THESE CARS AS FAR AS CALIFORNIA. thanks for looking.....

LIMITED NUMBER HAND MADE CUSTOMIZED MODELS BACK IN THE 90'S WHEN I SOLD OVER 500 MODELS NATIONWIDE. FROM EARNHARDT TO GORDON TO WALLACE AND ALLISON. MY CARS WERE A HIT EVERYWHERE I WENT TO COOK'S FLEA MARKET TO 321 FLEA MARKET AND EVEN JAMESTOWN FLEA MARKET All in N.C..I WON AWARDS ON MY CARS AND SHIPPED THESE CARS AS FAR AS CALIFORNIA. thanks for looking.....

This is an old tin windup sedan in original paint . This is 19" long with rubber wheels on metal cast rims screw on to axle. stamped on bottom illegible makers stamp. Any help identifying this would be great. This is in near mint condition only the slightest corrosion on roof paint and on headlights. The doors open with latch handle and front seats fold forward there is a cast metal steering wheel. This is as mint as I have ever found never played with.
Thanks george@asfoundantiques.com

I have a 19 " long tin toy windup car / sedan I need help in finding out who made it. I would like any info on this toy car. The doors open with latch handles and the front seats fold forward. This has the old key all original paint and works. There is slight tarnish on headlights and bumpers and has hard rubber tire's with metal rim.

Found this lot while looking through an old tea chest from my mothers old house it has a lot of old broken tin and plastic toys in it, The sort of stuff one would toss on the tip. The truck has no marks on it at all possibly an old bedford or commer. the kombi van says g36 Micro models volkswagen bus has wheels but no tires and the windscreen supports are broken. the black one is a Austin a55 Cambridge no 29 Mane in England by Lesney. The last one has WINN then what looks like the in very small letters in the body. Not sure what era they're from 50s-60s most likely.

Maybe restorable, maybe scarce model either way IT IS COLD OUTSIDE ! Pulled from a small pile of junk walking in the woods in Maine...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Hopefully somebody can id my pedal tractor that is hanging from the hay shoot in our barn.
It has a decal on the side that says McDonald and a decal on the front that looks like the Tuthill pump company logo??????
It is in restorable condition, it's only missing the steering wheel and 2 tires.
I am afraid it's just another cheap tin pedal tractor ,but the decals throw me off!

I purchased a 1918 Maytag washing matching (one of the first electric powered models) and I found inside the washing machine, what I believe to be a wind powered car of some kind. The car is aluminum with two holes at the top and two on the sides. A wire is connected from one hole to the other at the side of the car and whatever was inserted into the top holes is missing. There are cutouts at the grill and beneath the cars belly to minimize drag. A plane like rear rudder/fin makes up the tail. Completely hollow at the interior with no indications that there were ever any parts or components there prior. No markings at all. The tires are rubber mounted on a rim which attaches to the axle using threaded connections, which I thought was interesting. Based on the wire set up and the drag cutouts I believe the car was designed to move using wind or some other unconventional method. ANY HELP in identification would be greatly appreciated.

I bought this at a antique store earlier and it seems to be fairly rare. Can I have some more information on how uncommon this is and an idea of its worth? Friction mechanism works. Box it was in is the wrong box though.

I found this tractor in my grandfathers shed. I believe is was given to my uncle for Christmas sometime around the 50's. I just would like to get more information about the type of tractor it is and maybe the brand. There is a marking on the tires that says NY-Lint Toys. Everything is metal, the tires are a hard rubber and the engine is a hard plastic. It is about 1 1/2 ft long. Any help with this would be appreciated. I have been researching and I can not seem to find anything like this out there. Not sure if it is missing any parts.

I bought this off a guy in Columbus, Indiana and turns out he actually bought it at the same flea market I bought 4 trucks from a week ago from the same booth small world. Since they came from the same collector I had to buy this one.

I'm trying to identify quite a lot tin cars of my dad's collection. If you recognize the cars I'm showing, I will be grateful for any help I can get. On the bottom it has a stamp saying "Ichiko", and Buick on the back.

Here are my CAT toys,bought new when they came out,
the small one is a 1/50th scale, NZG model made in West Germany!
the 1/16th scale yellow D-2 orchard was made for the ACMOC ,it has removable side panels and is really detailed!
And last the 1/16th scale ERTL gray CAT
Not as cool as AzTom's CAT'S but I love'em!
Thanks for looking!

I picked this Wynadotte truck up at a flea market in Whiteland, Indiana along with 3 other trucks that I have posted in the last week. All good finds in my eyes. Just started collecting this type of thing.

I love anything orange and I recently have been taking an interest in old toy trucks. Another obession to add to the list. This one is missing the bed don't know what it actually is. AzTom need your help on this one!!!

This novelty transistor radio is made by Raleigh, Model/NC600 and is an 'E' type Jaguar sports car. It belonged to my father-in-law who purchased it new in the 1960's, still in good working order and has the original box. The car is approx 8 1/2" long by 3" wide. The aerial screws into the body work and extends. Made of cherry red plastic with a white roof. My father-in-law was very fond of the car and wouldn't let anyone play with it, hence it still being boxed and working. I've never seen one the same but I guess there must be some out there.

I have a 1936 Toyota type AB 4-door phaeton Lighter. The model was used as a cigarette carrier and also has a re-fillable lighter built into the car. When you push down on the steering wheel the flame comes up out of the hood.

I just got this from a client at work today... I work at a Toyota dealership. My client told me that this is a very rare piece. I have looked online but was unable to find any similar to this and was just wondering if anyone had any information about its value and a little bit of hstory.

This is a 1970 Testors gas powered tether car that you got after sending in a bunch of pop caps,this one is in rough shape with all the decals on it and engine installed back in 70,but had never been tested or ran. I traded an old commemorative coke bottle for it the other day as there hard to come by in any condition

I've been trying to find woodworking patterns for classic cars but haven't had a lot of luck. Does anybody know of any place I can find any? There are a few standard plans available from a web-search but I'm looking for something I can alter and experiment with. I did the above from a very popular plan, the only good one found (so far).

I have a few vehicles I'd love to find in a pattern but any classics will be appreciated. My preferences would be a 28-30 Ford Phaeton, a 1936-41 Ford coupe, an early Stutz Bearcat or a 30ish Packard. Good quality plans are very scarce. I see a few Stutz patterns but none are very realistic looking. I'd also be interested in a Stanley-Steamer plan.

Hi All! I got this car a few months ago I love it, but I can find no info on it anywhere Only the made in Italy, hoping someone here can help & tell me about it
Well it's been 6 months since I 1st posted this, I still have no more info about this beauty on my side, hope if anyone knows anything about it they will share the info with me, Thank you for your time

I've been collecting these antique wooden toy cars for about five years now. They were made in Washington State during the late 1920's and early 1930's. Cars measure about 10 inches long and are predominately made of wood with minimal metal parts. While the body styles are all the same, the colors and roof styles vary greatly. Interested to know if any other fellow collectors own any or have seen some around their respective local areas. Thanks for your time.

A recent addition to my collection, purchased on e-bay from the sunny state of Fla. These are very hard to find here in Canada, and even difficult to find in this condition on-line. This one is missing the box and hand cart, but still retains it's original crates and horn, which always seem to be missing.
This is in the Petretti's 12th on pg 289 and books for $750 mint in box, so under onefity all-in was too good to pass up!
A big Thank-You to our resident photo-genius Phil for his help in enhancing these photo's, hope even AzTom will love this now!!
Cheers!!
Bern

I couldn't believe that I was lucky to find the exact promo version of the car my Dad had when I was a kid. The car drove so smooth with its 350 V8 (I got spanked in a drag race by a 340 Barracuda). It was a great Chevy.

This is a '62 Pontiac Bonneville featuring the wide track and 8 lug wheels. Looking at the Pontiac style from the 60's to even recently, it is hard to imagine they're demise.... This car could be had with a 421 and a 4-speed making it very fast...

just would like some info from those who may know...15 1/2" frame..no body, and rear wheels only. 3 coil-spring motor with a 'shiftable' 8-gear tranny and planetary rear end. front end steering gear is there. had this in my attic for years, to me looks like 1920's (?) i'm no expert but think this may be pretty rare. any info would be appreciated..age, maker, value? thank you so much.

This just arrived yesterday from a local classified ad, had to take a leap of faith and send the money first, but the feller came through as promised!
These little guys are hard to find in any condition, and this one is in excellent shape,very few scratches, no dents, and minor paint loss, not bad for a 50 yr old toy!They are very thin metal, so I imagine not many survived!
Find it in Petretti's 12th, pg 290! Wow!!
Glad to have it join the rest of my coca-cola collection!!
Cheers!

The Majorpack red over silver auto carrier has been a piece that has eluded me for years. I have plenty of the more common blue. Finally on Ebay I found one, then another. They're handsome looking trucks.

I recently purchased a collection of Hot Wheel redlines and this piece was included. It is a matchbox Superfast no.17 the Londoner, the graphics on the bus are from TSB "Trustee Savings Bank" I have tried to research this piece but I can not find any info on it. Is it a promo piece or a give away? any info would be helpful.

Some of the cars bought in the 90's are now worth two and three times the original dollar sale price. They only go up from there so I never open them. They are beginning to present a room issue now so displaying creatively is a must.

I found this model car in my late father's attic. Total length 7 3/4 inches (19,5 cms), weight 1400 grams. The wheels do not turn. Would appreciate any information as to what it is and where it is from. By the looks of it, should be 1920-1930???
Thanks

Just got these out this weekend ,washed ,and moved them to a more secure location,These are restoration projects for the future.
The 1st is a ESKA John Deere 60 (1954)
2nd is a ERTL John Deere 520-40 series (1982?)
3rd is a Ertl 4020 (1990's)
and 4th is a Ertl IH 1066? (1970's?)

#1 is probably worth more than the rest combined!
Thanks for looking at my junk!

Anyone looking at the postings might be thinking "That guy is really in to Matchbox vehicles..." The detail, the scale, the colors, they were great toys for a kid who didn't have money for expensive toys.

Here are three colors of the Mercedes coupe by Matchbox. The gold is a Supoerfast, the green and blue are regular wheel cars. Excellent detail and as a kid the gold Mercedes would run down the track as fast as the hiot wheels cars I had. I'm in my fifties so I have had it that long...

I forgot to put the Corvette into the photo because I ran out of room. The rare Ford Good Humor ice cream truck is there as is the Charger, the Torino, the VW and the other more common cars. These were favorites of mine as a kid.

The Matchbox Pontiac Grand Prix came out in red in the 60;s. It is very common and found in most collections. then the transition cars with Superfast wheels came out. Try and find one like the purple car here that is mint.

Matchbox Moko were the early versions pre-1959. These were not common to the United States and many of the ones I have were shipped from England. The cars are rare Tootsie Toy Oldsmobile Delta's on the second level of the truck are Ramblers by Tootsie Toy also.

These two trucks were bought as new old stock Matchbox's that were in an antique store in Adamstown, PA. They are new... They shine like they've never been touched by human hands. Supposedly I was the first...

I enjoy comparing the detail and quality of rival toy makers like Corgi (Husky series) and the basically same bus in the Matchbox Superfast.
It's a toss up in quality and detail. Both are better than what is new on the shelf today.

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The green Fiats were common. The red Fiats were only in the G4 (?) pacl. This one was found by luck for just $12 at an antique store.

I forget what English car this is. A Vauxhall (English GM car) I think. These are all the same model. They range from good to rough condition. I bought one as a filler and kept finding them a little nicer than the previous purchase...

Here at last is the sister to the Fire Chief car in my collection, it is the Fire Bird, I was lucky to find 2 of them this year! and is more of a firetruck, it had a place for a pump sprayer in the back and well as a standing platform.

I am considering making a mold of the firecheif and fire bird prior to resot of them, I am still looking for the police chief car to add to my collection.

This is a 1:43 diecast model of the championship winning car for both the 10th (T51 - pictured) & the 11th (T53 - which is a modified 'lowline' version of the T51) FIA Formula One World Championship season held in the year 1959 and 1960 respectively driven by Australian racing driver, Jack Brabham (pictured).

The standard F1 T51 was the first Cooper powered by the 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine which Cooper and Lotus had commissioned Coventry Climax to build specifically for their 'rear-engined' machines fitted with modified Citroen gearboxes. The location of the fuel tanks on either side of the cockpit rather than at the rear meant the car handled more consistently with different fuel loads, a vital factor during races which lasted up to three hours

The T51 earned a significant place in motor racing history when Jack Brabham drove the car to become the first driver to win the F1 championship with a 'rear-engined' car, in 1959.

This is a 1:43 diecast model of the championship winning car for the 9th FIA Formula One World Championship season held in 1958 driven by the British racing driver, Mike Hawthorn.

The 246 used a 2417 cc Dino V6 engine with a 65° angle between the cylinder banks. This was the first use of a V6 engine in a Formula One car, but otherwise the 246 was a conventional front-engine design. The Ferrari 246 was not only the 'first' V6-engined car to win a Formula One Grand Prix, namely the French Grand Prix at Reims in 1958, it was also the 'last' front-engined car to win a Formula One Grand Prix at the 1960 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

As a racing driver for Ferrari and a F1 World Championship, Mike Hawthorn was featured in some of Smiths Empire Watches adverts until he was killed in a road car accident on the 22nd January 1959. (Picture 1 is an 'original' news paper cutting from 1958).

Was lucky to pick up this nice late 60's early 70's vintage ERTL John Deere Toy Tractor. I'm not into collecting tractors but do own a vintage 1970's JD Garden Tractor 140. Too bad it wasn't a toy garden tractor. The cool thing is that it even came with the original JD dealer purchase receipt and only cost $3.40 back in 1972.

This is a follow-up on a project started last year where a Structo prototype tractor was overhauled. It began life as an early pressed steel type not unlike ones produced by Tonka in the same time period. In this case, this truck soldiered on into the 1960's and this may have been an off-the-shelf conversion to adapt the semi-tractor to popular "long chassis" designs then popular on the west coast.

In the end it was both OVERHAULED and UPDATED with adapted Structo parts and some custom items such as dual exhaust, saddle tanks, new, grill and bumper. The trailer received some updates as well such as a bed frame, rip-stop tarp and Structo vintage tailgate. The truck is now in a private Structo museum in Tennessee.

One of my antique "watch-dogs" saved this from a dumpster and gave this to me last week. I think there are a couple pieces missing, like a tailgate and maybe a cover, because the corners of the box have pockets. It took a little smoosh in the front that dinged the fender and popped the grille a little, but hey it's built Buddy Tough!!!

Hi! I recently acquired this tin litho toy. Can anyone identify the maker and the approximate year, and the rarity, if at all. It says "made in England" on both sides and has Dunlop written on all four tin wheels. It has a wind-up mechanisn and an opening trunk. Any information would be appreciated. Regards, Dan

This is a 1:43 diecast model of the championship winning car for the 7th FIA Formula One World Championship season held in 1956 driven by the Argentinean racing driver, Juan Manuel Fangio.

The D50 was designed by Vittorio Jano for Lancia and made its debut at the end of the 1954 season. In 1955 Lancia withdrew from F1 and the cars were purchased and modified by Ferrari and raced as ‘Lancia-Ferraris’ thereafter.

The most distinctive feature of the D50 were its fuel tanks, mounted between the front and rear wheels, resulting an increase to the proportion of the car’s weight within its wheelbase, hence, improving the handling and reducing its total weight. It was also an aerodynamically effective solution, as the tall, thin tanks filled the turbulent space behind the front wheels.

I just purchased a small collection of vintage model kits from the 1960's this kit was included. The kit has a 1964 Ford Galaxie, 1960's Ford Falcon Funny Car and a trailer. The kit is complete in the original box. I have been collecting and building model kits for over45 years and I have never seen this kit.

This is a 1:43 diecast model of the championship winning car for the 6th FIA Formula One World Championship season held in the year 1955, driven by Argentinean racing driver, Juan Manuel Fangio (pictured).

This stunning Grand Prix car was powered by a normally aspired 2.5 litre straight eight fitted with desmodromic valves and fuel injection (Mercedes built the first successful Grand Prix car to have fuel injection). Four camshafts operated 16 valves and a five speed gearbox, a distinct advantage to their rivals four speed versions. The chassis employed small diameter tubing in a space frame design while stopping power was supplied by inboard brakes front and rear.

Dubbed the 'Silver Arrow', this name was given by the press to Germany's dominant Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union Grand Prix motor racing cars between 1934 and 1939, and also later applied to the Mercedes-Benz Formula One and sports cars in 1954 and 1955.

Note : A story exists that the origin of the Silver Arrows was accidental. From 1934 onwards a maximum weight limit of 750 kilograms for Grand Prix cars was prescribed. In 1934 the MB team placed its new W25 on the scrutineering scales prior to the Eifelrennen at the Nürburgring, it allegedly recorded 751 kg (1,656 lb). Racing manager Alfred Neubauer and his driver Manfred von Brauchitsch, claimed that they had the idea of scraping all the white paint from the bodywork. The story continues that the next day the shining silver aluminium beneath was exposed and scrutineering was passed. Brauchitsch won the race, the nickname Silver Arrow was born.

This is a 1:43 diecast model of the championship winning car for 'both' the 5th & the 8th FIA Formula One World Championship season held in the year 1954 and 1957 respectively driven by Argentinean racing driver, Juan Manuel Fangio (pictured).

The 250F principally used the SSG 220 bhp (@ 7400 rpm) 2.5-litre Maserati A6 straight-six engine, ribbed 13.4" drum brakes, wishbone independent front suspension and a De Dion tube axle. The major innovation for Maserati was that they followed the practice of Ferrari and placed the De Dion tube in front of the transaxle. The goal was to move a significant amount of weight ahead of the rear axle improving weight distribution and reducing the polar moment of inertia. The transmission offered four forward gears plus reverse. The aluminum bodywork with the fuel tank forming the tail of the car and had a capacity of 200 liters. The cockpit was quite generous and offered an upright seating position with plenty of elbow room but the dash was to close for the straight armed driving style. The pedals were arrayed in what was then known as the Continental fashion with the accelerator in the center with the brake to the right and the clutch on the left.

This is a 1:43 diecast model of the championship winning car for 'both' the 3rd & 4th FIA Formula One World Championship season held in the year 1952 and 1953 respectively driven by the Italian racing driver, Alberto Ascari.

Dubbed the 500 (in reference to the engine's 'unitary' displacement), this magnificent Ferrari is powered by a 2.0 liter inline four-cylinder engine mounted behind the front axle. The ladder type chassis was constructed from two oval-tube members with considerable cross-bracing. The front suspension was by double wishbones with a single transversely mounted leaf-spring. A De Dion axle was installed at the rear employing two trailing arms to keep the axle in check. Hydraulically operated drum brakes and a four-speed gearbox completed the mechanical package.

Alberto Ascari (pictured) is one of only two Italian Formula One World Champions in the history of the sport, and the only one to win his two championships in a Ferrari.

A perfect reflection of how the world renowned ketchup made it to our tables. This was made in Orillia ON by the MiniToys()Taco Ltd. (Otaco Ltd.). I know it to be made in the 50's. A collector once told me these toys were made from recycled steel which the company did itself. I have never researched the company in such depth. I just like it ! It has been used over the years. Happily very moderately. I have only seen one other. It delivered the pickles. :)

This is a 1:43 diecast model of the championship winning car for the 2nd FIA Formula One World Championship season held in 1951 driven by the Argentinean racing driver, Juan Manuel Fangio (pictured here driving this Alfa). The 159A is basically the same machine as it's predecessor, namely the 158, apart from some revised aerodynamics to the bodywork, a re-worked rear suspension, a new De-Dion axel and a slight increase in horsepower. For comparison, you can see the 158 here : http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/99370-1950-alfa-romeo-158-f1-car?in=user.

This is a 1:43 diecast model of the championship winning car for the 1st FIA Formula One World Championship season held in 1950 driven by the Italian racing driver, Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina. The car's name '158' refers to its 1.5 litre straight eight engine. The driver in the black and white photo in the background is not Farina but his team mate, Juan Manuel Fangio from Argentina.

Pocher (Italy) Alfa Romeo 1931 8C 2300 Monza - 1/8th scale plastic and metal kitbuilt model, red, black seats, wire spoked wheels. Bought this for $15.00 from a couple moving and didn't want to pay to box it up. They got their enjoyment out of it, and now I get to keep it for a while.

BOUGHT THIS AT A GARAGE SALE, THE PERSON HAD THIS ON A SHELF BEHIND THEM. I ASKED IF IT WAS FOR SELL AND HE SAID SURE HOW BOUT $20. I SAID SOLD......THEN HIS WIFE JUMPED UP AND SAID THAT IT WAS WORTH ALOT MORE THAN THAT AN WANTED TO NEGOTIATE A HIGHER PRICE. FORTUNATELY HE STEPPED BACK IN AN SAID A DEALS A DEAL AND HANDED IT TO ME. IM GLAD HE STEPPED IN. BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE STEEL GRAY* UNPAINTED* ORIGINAL DOEPKE MG TD SPORTS CAR ROADSTER MODEL
THE DOEPKE MG WAS AN INSTANT HIT WHEN FIRST INTRODUCED IN 1954--AND IS MOST PROBABLY THE NICEST MINIATURE MG TD EVER MADE. THE SCALE IS APPROXIMATELY 1:10.
IT CONTAINS A REAL CHASSIS LIKE THE ORIGINAL MG, INCLUDING REAL SPRINGS ON THE REAR AXLE. THESE CARS HAVE RUBBER TIRES WITH THE DOEPKE LOGO. IT FEATURES DIE CAST BODY, STEEL FRAME AND OVER 50 PRECISION PARTS.
THIS PARTICULAR MODEL HAS GLASS OR ACRYLIC HEAD LIGHTS, ALL OF THE TIRES ARE HALLMARKED 'DOEPKE'. CAR IS HALLMARKED ROSS MOYNE, OHIO, USA. COMES WITH THE SPARE TIRE,
IT MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 15"L X 6" W X 5.5" H
WEIGHS IN AT OVER 5 lbs.

Never thought much of this small matchbox size coke truck, untill I saw one sell on ebay for over $150. I don't see much value in it even tho it is corgi. Can anyone tell me some more info on this truck?

This Rambler was a little edgy and was missing a hubcap on the other side. I pondered whether to buy it or not. It was just $10 and I ended up walking away. Today I wish I had grabbed it. A nice little Rambler.

This pressed steel toy tractor and wagon is quite rare. It was made by Dayton Friction Toy Co of Dayton Ohio around 1929-1930.
It measures just over 30 inches long with trailer and the tractor alone is 17 inches long.
The hitch on these are rather fragile and is often broke. This one is a repaint but in basically the correct colors. Should have a blue steering wheel and silver around the out ridge of the front wheels and the trailer wheels.

This was made by Product Miniature of Milwaukee, Wis. It is plastic and measure 6-3/4 in long.
When rolled in reverse the cigarette tray slides out the rear. Roll it forward the tray goes back in. This one doesn't work very well but the tires are dried out and hard.
Product Miniature made several Promos, farm tractor models and a IH engine cigarette dispenser among other models from late 40 to at least the early 60's.

This was my little police car when I was a tot. It used to be blue with a little lamp on the fender and Police written on the side. I don't know who made it, so getting some parts for repair might be tough. It's got an image of a S on the hubcaps. Any suggestions?

This is a 1950 Chevrolet Cab-Over Engine wrecker in 1/43 scale. The diecast cab was made by Ertl and the resin wrecker bed was added by Ar-Jay Sales.
If my memory is correct, they only made few hundred of these. They came in a plain white box with a stick on label one end of the box as seen in the last photo.

This crawler was my uncle's childhood toy. He is proud of how gentle he was with his toys and how well he took care of them. Obviously I appreciate his old toys that are in great condition, but I also think his childhood contained little excitement.

Not a regular collector in the toy or automotive world, but this item jumped out at me at a flea market. Any info on it is greatly appreciated!

-It is a brass model car stamped "Cadillac V16 (1931)"...and as you can see in the pics, it was made in India.
-There is also a "JK" license plate.
-It measures 7" long, 3" wide and 2" high.
-Weighs around 5 pounds.

This is the 1931 version of the V16, and the wheels are plastic. In addition, the stamped ID is very crude. So my thought is that it is some sort of post-50s master for a model car manufacturer. But why would a master have the "Made in India" label?

There are no other identifiers or manufacturer marks on this. Again, any steering (no pun intended) in the right direction is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance!

We were out visiting yard sales hoping to score old matchbox or hot wheel cars. Sometimes we even find old model car kits. I asked an older lady if she had any toy cars and she pulled this one out. We bought it on the spot!

I acquired this tractor just over a year ago but I've run into a problem in locating a front nose piece. I have another tractor and if I can't find one I'm considering making a fibreglass mold off of it and recreating it.

Here's another item I picked up on eBay. It's a pre-war Tri-Ang Minic racer. I don't think those are original tires or exhaust pipe, and there is obvious paint touch up (doesn't quite match), but it's a neat little car, and it was a good deal cheaper than a top quality, all original example. I'll enjoy it just as much! Photos are by the eBay seller.

I have been wanting to pick up one of these for a while! This is the push-toy version of the Cox Thimble Drome Special, around 1947. There was no engine in these cheaper versions of the similar bodied tether cars. This one appears to be well used, although original, and even has the dashboard sticker, and both Number 1 stickers on both sides. They normally have a manufacturing label stamped into the underside of the hood, but I can't see it in these photos. I just picked this up on eBay, so once I get it, I'll do a more detailed inspection. :)

I acquired this model from a friend who is a avid lover of Nascar, as a going away gift. I was never much into Nascar but it meant a lot. Anyways, this is a Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser diecast 1:24 scale stock car. Limited Edition Adult Collectible. Its a Action 10th (1992-2002) Anniversary model. It comes with the original box and a protective case.

I bought this off a collector recently for $30 bucks and traded it to another dealer for a heap off mobil oil cans and I was wondering if anyone had any info on it because I have always seen the husky dinky toys but never a large one like this, the length of it was 2 and a half feet. If anyone has any info on it please help me and my buddy out thanks

Scored this little gem last night on a B-I-N, listed at 1/10 of book, but it's not close to being mint either! These are very hard to find in any condition, as they were cheaply and poorly made. They did the best tin-litho graphics on these toys though! A great addition to the collection!

I was trying to find some information about this car and found what was obviously the same model on the CW website. So, now you can compare the two and additional information if you go to http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/85241-old-toy-car?in=1469#comment-352620

I have had mine from new since the early 1950's, a present bought for me by my dad. Even though it has right hand drive, it may , as discussed by others, be from Germany, as my dad travelled there very regularly on business. Mine is proudly on display and my daughter has also always really liked it. It gets a regular dust and polish. I cannot now find the key, although I remember how well it drove both forward and reverse. The pleasure of using the gear selector was a special thrill when I was little. A small section of the rear bumper is broken off but I can't remember how that happened, although I would probably have been mortified at the time.My daughter has pointed out that there appear to be mounts for a windscreen. False memory, perhaps , but I think I do remember fitting this. I can't remember the car ever having a box. My dad, who was a mechanical engineer and loved small details, would, I know, be just so pleased that this beautifully constructed toy is still loved and admired. And, of course, it will never be for sale!

A true attic find! Got this from a gentleman selling his home of many years who stated that he bought this for his children somewhere around 1970 and had it stored in his attic ever since. I could tell that he was sorry and a bit nostalgic to see it go!

I acquired this toy truck from a family friend today that just wanted to get rid of his excess stuff and thought it was really neat but haven't been able to find out very much about it. The box says it was made by Courtland Manufacturing Co. in Camden, N.J. and it has a star on the bottom of the truck that says "A Walt Reach Toy". The truck has a long running friction motor that says it is guaranteed for life. The truck is approximately 3" wide and a little less than 10" long. The truck itself is in pretty good condition, while the box is a little beat up and missing one end flap. Any information on this toy and the manufacturer would be greatly appreciated.

Just wanted to share a little bit of my collection. My wife let me get the Straight Side Champion as a 14th year anniversary gift and that started what has grown into about 15 or more cars and tractors. I just got two more yesterday that I am having trouble finding information about but that's another story.

I am really hoping that someone can help me here. I just got these cars in a package deal and I can find anything about them. I know the one is a Murray V-Nose but I have never seen a Firebird one. I have about 15 other pedal cars and tractors and I have to say that other than my Straight Side Champion, these two are my favorite but I don't know anything about them.

I remember walking through Almart's toy department as a kid. They had light cases with the coolest toy cars by all the makers like Corgi, Dinky, ect. This Berg cabinet captures that magic for me and it revolves too.

The shelf pictured here was for the smaller 1/43 scale cars. It works for the bigger version of the Franklin Mint cars. There is a promo in this group...Can you spot it? You would know by the weight when you pick it up.

These are some department store buys from over the years. Some are worth no more than what was paid, others have been gaining value for being harder to find. No way to know until one has owned them for a while.

This Sears fold out service center was found for just $10 at a resale shop. I put all the period cars in it that were of the same era. I didn't know about this when I was a kid or I would have had to have it.

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This yard sale find wall cabinet with mirror backing made a great display case. The carrying case is one of the first offered by Mattel.

The pink 1960m is a re-issue and the 1965 is an unknown curbside style built kit. The re-issue has chrome detail and none of the warpage problems of the original. The 1965 is unknown to me as to it's make. Hasawaga?

Here is an unpainted AMT Pontiac Bonneville kit. Nicely detailed and the box is the original with the nice box art. I miss the days when they showed dream car like artist renderings of the cars we wanted to try and build. I was terrible at it.

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This promo show well, even if the general public didn't embrace the overblown Pinto underneath. Gas shortages forced downsizing, and this 4 cylinder to small V8 Mustang lacked any real power. Still, it is a pretty little model car,

For kids with imaginations (lost of the video game generation of my own kids), these 10 cent cars were hours of enjoyment. Growing up when they were new, it brings back great times as a kid who loves cars.

This '56 Nomad promo reflects the colors of the era when tow tone paint is the craze of the time. This car is slightly warped, but is a cool old model. They were given away by dealerships like the one I work for.

A bit more junk found in an old tea chest. The jeep has Meccano ltd made in England Jeep 25y on it. I've no idea where it's tyres are. The fire truck has Micro Morris gb/13 has it's tyres but no ladders. The Refreshment van is missing its flap and it's tow bar is broken, Has Mobile Canteen Made in England by Lesney No74 on it.

A couple more old wrecks from my childhood. Dinky toys I think no bases on them, repainted at some stage, Pic 1 The truck an old Austin, Morris or Bedford maybe, The other one a 1948 Holden ute called a "48/215" series. Pic 2 A couple more I just remembered. old farm trailer or something similar no markings on it. The other one is an International van from "Micro models". Probably both from the 1950's also.

A collection of old 1950's match box toys, Made in England by Lesney. A bit worse for wear etc/ the purple convertible is a Pontiac the other one is a Ford Zodiac, the others only have the Lesney name on them.

I bought the cool futuristic looking cast iron race car at an estate sale, old white rubber tires have cracking near the center, the other two tires were missing but that didnt stop me from getting this for twelve bucks. I have searched every site for one that looks like this and came up empty. Some of the makers were Hubley, Arcade, Kenton, Kilgore back in the 30's this toy has no makers mark?
Any help on this cool car would be great!

I've had this Johan Cadillac model for a while. Oddly there is no year for the car on the box, but the square headlights date it from 75' to 78' or so. I've read that they were sometimes given away at dealerships when you bought a car. It has never been assembled and still has it's original shrink wrap opened only at one end. They just snap together with no glue or paint required. Just another collectible from my Cadillac crazy phase...lol -Mike-

Hi, i was wondering if anybody could help me..... my dad made this replica of a ford 1938 t soft top car for us as children since passing in 2002 we are trying to figure out what the car actually holds as in value just for curiosity purposes, i don't suppose anybody could give me any clue. It is a childs toy as such but very sentimental
Thank kerry

THESE LITTLE JEWELS ARE APPARENTLY HOMEMADE. THE BASES ARE IX 4 MATERIAL AND THE CAB ROOFS ARE MOLDING. THE WINCHES ARE HANDMADE AS WELL. THOUGHT THEY WERE SHARP. NO IDEA AS TO AGE BUT THEY APPEAR TO HAVE SOME MILES ON THEM. SOME NICE DETAIL WORK FOR A TOY I THOUGHT. THE ONE IN THE LAST PICTURE HAS A DOUBLE WIDE BODY. I KNOW IT ISN'T NOTICABLE IN THE PICS BUT THE TANDEM AXLES ON THE TRAILERS ARE FLOATERS AND PIVOT FREELY, JUAT ANOTHER NICE TOUCH I THINK.

DID SOME TRADING FOR THIS TODAY. FARM FRESH, NOT EVEN CLEANED YET.ALL METAL FRAME AND WHEELS. SOMENOE HAS ADDED A WOOD BED AND AN EXTRA AXLE TO MAKE IT ALMOST 3 FOOT LONG OVERALL. NO MAKERS NAME OR MARKINGS. ANYONE RECOGNIZE THE STYLE AND ERA? THANKS.

It's a vintage Jeep Tin Toy that I recently bought. The writing on the hood is "U.S.A. 252678548". It measures about 11 1/2 inches long, about 4 inches tall, and about 5 inches wide. On the bottom, it has "52" stamped on it. On the hood, it has a star.

One of a kind each! BFD Fire Truck Pedal cars, sizes 68 x 26 x 34. Mint condition. I like to keep them this way, but I have a nephew that has a hard time trying to sneek in a ride or to when I am not looking.

Here are some early r/c cars,the white one is an Illco toys Porsche 917-10,and the red one is a LaTrax Dino?(made by the founder of Traxxas,before Traxxas)Both still work and have their original boxes.Thanks for looking!

Completed in November 2012, this is a custom-built Nylint SNOGO truck-mounted three-auger, two-stage snowblower. These type snowblowers were used extensively during the 40s, 50s and 60s by road crews and cities to open up difficult snow-packed passages, and to load snow from city streets into trucks to be hauled away from downtown areas. They continue to be used to clear runways at airports.

The truck portion is a combination of a Nylint Ford Pickup cab and frame mated to the rear motor housing of a Nylint Adams Traveloader. (another machine used to load snow as well as sand and dirt) The rear fenders and upper yoke used to hold the emergency light are from a Tonka Airport Tractor. The tires are Nylint roadgrader tires drilled out with a spade bit to receive vintage Marx wheel centers. The spotlights are from a Nylint Naval Missile Launcher and the interior seats are from a Nylint Econoline. The truck portion was a relatively-easy build requiring only a few evenings of fabrication.

However, the SNOGO snowblower was entirely custom-built and took many hours to fabricate. The main frame and the 2nd-stage impeller housing started out as the base from a Nylint Power Shovel. The side gear cover is from the same Nylint Adams Traveloader as the truck's rear motor housing, and the snowblower's transmission cover (rounded portion on the driver's side of the snowblower) was fashioned from the roof of a Nylint Horse Trailer, as were the snowblower's sideboards. The impeller is actually a plastic dishwasher pump impeller! The chute was fashioned from parts from a ERTL hay elevator.

The only parts on this entire build I didn't either scavenge or build myself are the actual augers. I do not own the fabricating machines to twist augers, let-alone in two different directions on one axle! So, I farmed these out to a specialty auger company. (that wasn't cheap...) However, they turned out GREAT. I laid out the custom SNOGO logos and had a decal producer make them for me. IMO they really make the truck "pop!"

I love the machine. It looks big and burly and there's plenty of power in the back motor to throw snow 150 feet in any direction. Pictures from GOOGLE show this machine to be very similar to the 1950s-1960s trucks built by SNOGO. I hope you enjoy, and I look forward to your comments.

My latest custom-build. I started this project late in 2012 and finished it just this past weekend.

The NYLINT Corporation built a prototype Crawler-Trencher in the late 1950s, but decided not to mass-produce the complicated and expensive-to-build construction toy, and the original prototype eventually made it to the collection of a fellow collector friend of mine. I have oft secretly (and not so secretly) coveted his special Trencher. He's never going to sell me his jewel, so I decided to build my own.

This was quite a project. Everything forward of the tracks (the actual trencher unit) was hand-built from drawings transferred to AutoCAD drawings and sent to Derig Metals in Fort Wayne, IN to be cut out by a 60,000 psi Water-Cutter. I couldn't believe how nice the parts were when I received them. Crisp lines and perfect dimensions.

Most of the parts of the actual Crawler are vintage Nylint. The motor housing, seat and dashboard is from a early Tournadozer, and the base from a later Power Shovel. The steel wheels and steering levers come from the Michigan Tracked-Shovel, and the lift-mechanism from the Traveloader Missile Carrier. After a lot of custom-fabrication, the machine was ready for powdercoating and assembling.

This was, perhaps, my most advanced custom. Turning the large silver wheel on the side actually rotates the large trencher wheel. The original Nylint prototype Trencher also has a nifty mechanism to move the rubber conveyor. I considered adding such a mechanism to my machine, but after realizing how much work and fabrication it would require, I left it off of mine. It's going to be a static-display model, so I'm OK with the conveyor being for display only.

I'm happy with the final result. The crawler-trencher is HEAVY as I needed to add quite a bit of weight to offset the weight of the trencher mechanism. It's the heaviest machine I've built.

I hope you all enjoy, and I look forward to your comments. Thanks for looking.

Hi folks! Got some interesting antique toy cars. Not worth a small fortune but I almost gave up on trying to ID at least on of the vehicles. The reddish/ orange tint( actually rustict) car in the middle of the train and ( I think) hurse type vehicle has a lever on the right running board of the car. You can lift the lever and it makes the rear wheels spin or turn. Cool. Put it on level surface it makes the old car move across the surface. Almost didn't see it. I received it from a family member who had passed away a few years ago. His family gave me the toys. Which was nice! Any ID's on any vehicle will help. Thanks for looking! Cliff

i find it hard to locate buddy l toys so when i come across this small bus i had to have it ,in the past 2 years riffling through toy bags and boxes at the the red barn flea market ive only found to older buddyl .

nice lil piece paid 3 dollars for it minor problems like somebody painted it missing stakes but you know what it is sold and all the parts to put it back and restored is worth it .flea market red barn dalton g.a

The AMT Turnpike slot car was a great idea in 1962, but expensive. The AMT model kits that required glue and assembly began in 1958 from their dealer promo line of years earlier and had the 4 screw posts and metal screws for assembly. The Turnpike idea was to run most any of their bodies from the model kits on their own slot car track. This was a large track to be in 1/25th scale and the packaging box was too big to start with, even though it could not be formed any smaller. The layout itself was much larger than any other slot car sets on the market in 1962.
This idea debuted at the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, and took off well, but the track sets came with only one car. A second car could be purchased with another steering controller as an accessory set, and due to the high price of the layout set, as well as another car expense, this extreme cost was the beginning of the end of this idea. The set was released later with two cars, but this may have been too late.
The concept of driving a slot car forwards, backwards, and turning around all in a little steering wheel was ahead of its time. All the parts were priced expensive for repairs and the cars, which were equipped with "trolleys" to run in a large groove in the track, limited the racer to run at home with their own set, instead of the local hobby shop to compete, unless the store had an AMT Turnpike layout. After a while, the original sales and demand dropped somewhat, and the designers created a conversion of the chassis, which was a close copy to a model car kit chassis from its beginning. Particularly the AMT, because the Turnpike slot car chassis required the same type screws to hold them to the body as did the model kits. The rear screw holes were in various lengths, which came to be known as the "lettered" chassis A-E. This was to allow different AMT model car bodies in various lengths to be raced, as well as the dealership promotional cars. The AMT Turnpike also had its own service kit, which was a large black, folding box with paper envelopes numbered with various chassis and track parts. Every piece of the chassis had a number and could be purchased and stored in the service kit. This is a very highly sought after item today.
To help marketing and sales, there was major change on all the chassis that were not shipped. This change was to remove the trolley and add a plastic slot pin or blade, that was to fit in any standard hobby shop store with a speedway running 1/32nd, or 1/25th size slot cars. These Turnpike cars were relabeled with a pink sticker on the box end flap, and sold in the hobby shops. Some hobby shops repaired their own inventory themselves to help move it. This improved the sales of inventory surplus, along with repainting two of the original five 1962 American car bodies AMT produced, with a factory red spray paint job.
The first car released was with the sets, and it was a 1962 Ford Thunderbird. This is the most common car found, because of production numbers. The T-Bird when new in the box in 1962, was a near snow white, but after 50 years, they are usually found a faded white, some even into a tan or cream. Depending on storage, air temperature and humidity, and residing location of where the car spent most of its time since 1962, this plays an effect on this white/tan color of the body. Color brochures advertising the sets and in modeling magazines from 1962 also show the T-Bird as almost a light yellow. As a 40 year collector of these cars, a yellow car has yet to turn up.
The second car of the five was the 1962 Pontiac Bonneville. This car was released in the second layout set which had two cars. It was also released as an accessory package with the steering controller in a box just over shoe box size, and also longer, with a clear window in the box front. This car was molded in a light blue. Again, depending on the criteria of before, this blue could be slightly off but most found today are the same. All though, in the collection above, there is an almost white Pontiac. The blue has to be seen in the light and this car was molded this way, possibly as an error. This one was discovered out in the midwest shortly after the millennium. The Pontiac was produced in such a large surplus, it was one of two cars that received the factory red paint job, to help sell. The blue body was sprayed over in red before the chrome, and clear glass were added.
The third car of the original five was a 1962 Mercury Monterey molded in a light pale yellow. It was also sold as an accessory set car. It is unknown if this car left the factory as part of the two car sets, or if it may have been switched by the dealer at the hobby store. These three cars, are the most common to be found, with the exception of the red Pontiac, at a flea market, toy show, estate sale. or from someone's basement or closet because they were the most produced.
The later part of the 1962 run was the Ford Galaxie. This car was molded in a sweet pea green. However just recently, this car has been found in the same yellow molded color as the Mercury. It is an EXACT mold color. Some confuse this with the AMT auto dealership promotional cars given away or mailed by the Ford dealerships to their customers. This yellow Galaxie is NOT the same car body. There is one in one of the photos next to the green Galaxie. Even though the first four AMT Turnpike slot cars have molded sealed hoods as did the dealer promo line. There are two ways to tell a dealer promo body from a Turnpike body, specifically in 1962, their only full production year model line. An avid collector knows them, and well. This Galaxie was sold in a much smaller box, the same size as the dealership promo box. It was very narrow and a close fit box with Galaxie graphics. The car came also with the carriage trolley. The Galaxie was also one of the two cars that were retrofitted from the factory after production with the carriage removal and the track blade wired in, or added to the chassis.
The fifth an final car of the original five AMT Turnpike slot cars was the 1962 Chevrolet Impala. It was also sold in the smaller box with the Impala graphics, matching the car and it too was later fitted with the multifunctional track slot pin. It was the least produced, and the most desirable of all of the cars today, and by far the most expensive when found. The Impala was also the second car that received the factory red spray painted body. The car was molded in tan, and when the body is removed, the over spray is shown on the tan body. This is also true of the Pontiac in red, over the blue. The Impala body was platformed from the AMT model assembly kit with the opening hood, which was molded in white. The Turnpike Impala is the only one of the five with a non molded hood, which is factory glued shut. Traces of the glue are certainly visible with the body removed. As the rest of the 1962 cars can be, this Impala Turnpike body can be spotted from a dealership promo. GM had another company also involved with their dealer promo line and FOMOCO had a contract with AMT for their dealer promotional car. In a photo above there are both colors of the Impalas. The Impala was also fitted with a driver and this is possibly by the selling hobby store.
As an avid and long collector, I personally am on the look out for something new, meaning an unseen color. This leaves the wonder of tan Pontiacs as shown on the layout set box, pea green Mercurys , and so on. There were some proto type show cars made as late as 1964, for promotional items, and given away at auto shows. including a rare 1964 Galaxie Hardtop. This car is in my collection shown above and has a very special rear trailing bar, to keep the car on the track when it was debuted at an auto show with an AMT Turnpike display, sometime in late 1963 for the 1964 car line. This is the ONLY car in forty years, that I personally have even seen with this extra bar on the bottom of the chassis. Once again, this rare 1964 body sports the trademark of a Turnpike slot car, and not a dealership promo push car.
With the help of the internet, and eBay in 1996, these cars and their accessories are being discovered and sold on line. More so in the last 2 years than the last 35 years prior combined. The AMT Turnpikes are one of the most sought after slot cars of the collector of today.

I got this cool 1970's Van from the TV show Swat. This is a dual Cb radio walkie talkie. Looking to find Info on both the show and the piece since I cannot find much info on it. Almost a Foot long and 4-5 wide. If you have info please share.

I acquired this 1947 Thistle Jeep nearly 2 years ago and it finally made it on my project list this past winter. Over 100 hour went into this project. The scale Bantam trailer was completely fabricated from scratch, with the exception of the wheels. Our grandson really enjoys it because it's just like his dad's

In 1976 I was 5yrs old and my dad would take me to the local slot track..he has since passed and I have found the case in which we would take our triggers and cars down there in..I found this car and since it has the tabs on the front I am assuming it is pretty rare...since I have not seen any others on line that were orange..
I am wondering if anyone knows how much this slot car is worth..

Referring to rniederman's posting of a Rolls-Royce used in Guinness advertising: Rolls-Royce would supply a rolling chassis onto which the client could have his own choice of bodywork built, or their dealerships would supply a ready built car that the client could order to have the entire body removed and a new one built on to his own requirement. That is the class of clientele we are talking about here. American body makers tended to be more experimental and less conservative than the British builders in the designs of coachwork that they could make available. The pictures show a 1938 Phantom III of British design; the intervention of WWII did not change things a great deal in terms of appearance. The last Phantom III was made in 1941, but was not delivered to its owner until 1947.
The things that nerds like me worry about...............!

This car is 10 inches long, I found it while clearing a friends house, going to put it on my bookcase because I just like to look at it, I haven't a clue what it is? it has no markings, it winds up has four gears as well as reverse and a handbreak. What a shame toys aren't like this anymore the attention to detail is fantastic and someone must have been a very lucky child to be given this.

Trying to find out the year these were made. There is no full label with make or year. Originally it looks like it was bright red.The bell is missing and i have no idea what to do as i have nothing to go by.if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.Its a dream to restore it.

Found in a NH barn. I cannot find any stamps or makers marks but would love to find out more about this car. The paint is old, but Im not sure that it is original. It appears to be complete and functional. Any help is appreciated! Thank you. - Jon

I in herited this car many years ago (and actually played with it as a child) and I have never been able to find it in a book or anything. It belonged to my grandparents (my dad is 87 and the youngest of 10) but I'm not quite sure of its age or value. Can someone please tell me a bit about my car? Still works by the way!

I thought this was a nice piece, came from an estate I can't find another like it or any info so I do not know the time era , value or anything about it, But it is mechanical the lady goes up and down and the gooses head moves back and forth, very neat item

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I collect Franklin Mint model cars that I used to own the real car of, but no longer have. The first picture is the Franklin Mint model. The second photo is the actual car back in 1977. I did a Google search on the VIN number of this car and found it for sale on the internet a few years back. It was still on the road after 36 years!

I collect Franklin Mint model cars that I used to own the real car of, but no longer have. The first picture is the Franklin Mint model. The second photo is the actual car back in 1979. I did a Google search on the VIN number of this car and found it for sale on Craigslist a few years back. It was still on the road after 34 years! There was a part of me that wanted to buy it back.

I collect Franklin Mint model cars that I used to own the real car of, but no longer have. The first picture is actually a Franklin Mint 1982 Corvette model that has been put on my actual driveway using Photoshop. The second photo is my actual car back in 1982.

I just picked this up from the local second hand store. I was surprised to see that it has all the original parts, pylons, decals, and instructions. The original box is in poor shape, but it's there. Only the inner foam from the box is missing. These proportional steering (yes, not just left/right), remote control cars are in 1/32 scale, and were made in 1979. Not a bad find for $3.99!

I found this item at my grandparents house. It may have belonged to my late uncle when he was a boy. I've seen some others like it on the web but can really find its match. It was recovered from a garage fire many years ago, so there is some damage. The stamped info on the bottom is hard to read. Anyone have a similar or same item that can help identify it?

When I was in grade school my mother bought me a carry case of redlines from an antique shop. She didn't know what redlines were, just that they were old and cars.
They sat in her closet until a couple of weeks ago. Was lucky enough to learn about this gem that was inside.
If you would like any additional information on this you can email me at signguymarcus@gmail.com

I found this car in a barn along with a dozen other redline hotwheels. It's called a Side Loading Beach Bomb from 1969. Rose with some dark spots. It's all original except for one surfboard. Does anyone know if it will decrease the value to put repro wheels on it? I was thinkin more like period replacements.

As a follow-up to my Structo "West Coast Style" Toy Truck Overhaul, I have posted a couple pictures of how it finally came out. The truck was once a conversion from a single axle dump truck to a dual axle semi tractor pulling a similar vintage Structo trailer. In this project, I have returned it to this custom version. There were numerous upgrades to the tractor and trailer both. Most can be seen in the pictures but some cannot. The trailer was converted from a "grain" trailer to one that hauls fruit and vegetables to market. Upgrades to the trailer include a steel payload frame and rip-stop tarp to protect the fresh produce from the elements. The rip-stop tarp was hand fitted and sewn just for this application. The trailer also received a custom metal "gate" using a Structo part so that the produce could not roll away while in transit.

The cab received a pair of polished "saddle" tanks for long hauls, a pair of polished exhaust stacks, a new larger solid aluminum bumper w/grill, a two-tone paint job and Structo decaling. Both vehicle sections also received an upgrade to Structo cast metal wheels and Structo rubber tires.

In addition, a fictitious company logo was created to match the truck, "Apple Crate Cartage, Walla, Walla, WA"

I just finished this last weekend,my tandem John Deere D,popular before BIG tractors came along. Also pulling a customized chisel plow.
----------------------NOTICE THE DIME!!!!!!-----------------------------
Last pic is all of my customized toys.

I have these 2 small scale aprox. 1/48 (6" long) scale blue diamond Mack dump trucks. They appear to be copies of Smith miller large scale die cast. There is no markings on them what so ever. I know that first gear made some small scale trucks of this type but these seem to be different than their issues. The chassis are a pressed steel with a working tandem suspension in the rear. They are very heavy for the size and are all metal. Any body that knows who the maker is or year of production please post a response. Thank You.

I'm new to this site but have started collecting antique/vintage toys and or anything unusual. I came across this at a garage sale and have not been able to find more information about it. I'm not sure if it's original or a repop. It's solid wood and appears to be hand painted. The man driving has a mustache. I know the car is an open race car of sorts. There doesn't appear to be any markings anywhere on it. The wheels go all the way through the wood. I usually deal in 70's or 80's toys but I think this maybe from the 50's. It is very detailed and I figured someone must know something. The guy looks so familiar. Someone said Marx but all the ones I saw were tin so I'm begging for help.

this can ex beuty was found in a garden of my freind's dead grandmother. it was holding a big plant inside and you can see the damege and rust it did.
he was more than happy to give it to me. now i am trying to fugure what model it is, where and when was it made, and how to bring it back to its' glory days. will love to get some help

Found this in a trash pit and was curious as to what make and model car this is modeled after. Could not find a real vintage car on the web with such strange front grill element design. Any one recognize the Toy maker as well. Size is 90mm long x 26 mm wide.

I found this and many, many other toys from the estate clean out house. These old rubber toys had a few different makes stamped onto them. I found 2 trash cans full of pressed metal toy trucks mostly Wyancotte brand but a few Marx were found also.
A clean-out buy-out job of this size can ruin your discovery ah-ha's after a few days, everything from the food in the fridge to the trash in the can is vintage, and hoarder style at that, what do you keep? every magazine is from the 50's or 60's. At this point I just want to go to white sand and warm water on the beach somewhere. We were working at it this morning but it's tooo coooold today and quit because storms a'comin !!!

Time for little tour? Lovely little trailers. The weakness in these are the hitches -- notorious for breaking. One of the cars appears to have had a roll over. The interiors are immaculate! (or so I have been told -- I can never seem to get the door open to verify)

All four wooden wheels and in excellent Vintage condition... I just wish I had a key so I could take him for a drive!... Has anyone seen a good looking car/truck on the roads these days? What happened to the automobile with appeal? Boy have autos gotten ugly!

This is a 1970 Testors gas powered tether car that you got after sending in a bunch of pop caps,this one was in the box with the decals on it,all of the accessories ,but had never been ran.I traded an old oil lamp for 2 of these the other day.

Hi everyone. I found this in my parents basement last week. I think it belonged to my uncle in the 1960's or 70's. It is in pretty good shape, meaning the paint is not scratched or no parts are dented or damaged. The only thing, as you can see, both back bumpers are missing. Thanks for taking the time to look!

Custom-Built. Started with a Nylint Ford "C" Cab Wrecker, removed the "C" Cab and added a lifted Ford F350 cab. The front grille guard/push bumper was built from the side of a Tonka Farm trailer. The nifty wheels/tires are MARX. Custom Sinclair decals. Enjoy! James

This is a Jeff Gordon Car - The Superman Car. A car made to scale.
There is not a lot to say about this car is was added to my collection of 2 others cars.
This car was a gift from a friend and I wanted to share the look with you.

It is a metal farm truck measures 6"x16" rolls nice real rubber tires, wooden bed, cant find any markings , the metal work has been hand done doesent look like it was made production item, every one I show it to is blown away by its petina! my Phone number is 607-731-6882 I live next to Elmira Ny,

This was the first one that came to me. It was not a gift but was in need of a home. I was over joyed to be the new proud owner of the old Texaco Oil truck. Great Bank and Key is still in the bottom. No scratches or wear noted.

I brought it home and started my collection of Cars and Trucks that are of interest. Most are almost vintage or just become vintage in last few years. All but the 3 NASCAR's I have.

This is one of the first Delivery Trucks Ford made. Note this could not have been a winter truck because there is no windows in the doors.
I have been collection these for a little while and really like the Banks.
A Great Collectible for the wall.

If a picture tells a 1000 words then I just showed you 4000 words.
Great gift for a fan. Find somethings are more interesting then words.
Not real good with those things called words but the car looks like you can touch it even in the picture.

I found this early plastic toy car under an old house in downtown Savannah. I really like this toy car it is one of the best toy's that I have found. Hard to find something like this out in the open that has not been crushed !!

a recent find is my triang horse transporter made in england 1962.a large pressed steel toy at 46cm long 25cm high it is a large truck.50 years of grime removed and it polished up very nice.another truck to the collection,somebody stop me.cheers paul tasmania.

Well used, but original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car from the film of the same name. Car made by Corgi approx 1968, and still in reasonable condition. I know it is one of the originals as it was mine as a boy when the film first came out.

I bought this last week on Ebay,I haven't bought anything from there in years!But the price was right ,a total sleeper.This may have to be a winter project,some paint and decals,no breaks,or cracks,but a few dents...oh well thats why I do body work!I have wanted one of these for quiet a few years,for now it is in my "museum".Thanks for looking!

Do Not know anything about it and can not find out anything about it onthe internet, any help would be appreciated.Front wheel is 9" back 8".
Seat has made in Triwan on the back. Don't know what the extra handbars are for that are in the bed and back of the seat. Don't know weather to try and restore it or not? On the side of the bed it has Roadmaster//Rust Resistant Body on each side. The handlebar grips are still good and not dry rotted. The wheel are hard, but not folling apart. The petals are gone and can not find any to replace them. The axle's are 3/8" dia. I think at one time the handlebars were chrome. The seat has springs for soft ride. I am having seat repaired. The plastic that the seat was covered with has cracked and has split. The bed has a little rust in it but is still in goood condition.

i am reposting this toy truck,i believe it is made in the usa but i know nothing about it.can anyone identify this truck.it may have been a tow truck as there are 4 slots in the tray,cheers paul,tasmania.

my father restored these and i`d like to show them to the collector world to enjoy! the canopy on the trailer is not a reproduction and the tractor has the original umbrella bracket, unfortunatley he doesnt have the umbrella as these are almost non existant thanks.

This is my fathers VC pedal car like the one hoopsnit posted in unsolved mysteries. we dont know anymore than he does about this car, my father restored this without any info, it was in rough shape and had been painted several times, either way it was an improvement. I tried to post more pics but they wouldnt load i`ll try again later

This is a Coca Cola Die Cast Metal Pedal Car mostly red with only the yellow you see. My husband and I believe it is a 55 Chevy but we are not sure. There is a picture of a Fireman (maybe a Policeman) on the rear fender (both side of car) drinking a Coke and the words "What you want is a Coke". On the front fender (both sides of car) is 5c. The Coca Cola logo is on the door of both sides of the car and the Patent is in the rear of the car. The car is in great condition. We bought the car at an antique shop about 10 years ago on the way to Atlantic City, New Jersey in anticipation of a grandaughter who didn't come until 6 years later. I remember when I was very young about 10 years old, we had a neighbor who deliverd for Coke to local stores. He drove an open truck identical to the one I have and I remember the Fireman (at least I always thought it was a Fireman-my husband was looking with a magnifying glass and can't tell if it is a policeman or fireman). PS: Our neighbor used to give us a bottle of Coke when he saw us sitting on the steps. Anyway, the grandchild came and by the time she was able to play with the pedal car she was too big and by daughter said she was certain she would ruin it. Our car looks great on our loft with other vintage articles we have. Lately, we had company over and they were looking at our car and a few of our friends thought our car was "Not the Real Thing" but I would beg to differ with them especially since the Patent is as plain as day. Thanks for your help.

I posted original pic on here 5 months ago, this is how she turned out. under all the rust on the grille was a enamel pattern,i had this scanned and graphics produced to show how it would of looked originally,

This is a 58-60 Duo-tone Triang Zephyr, Restored back to original, it came with lift up hood with toy engine.The engine had removable spark plug caps, a dipstick and water filler,also at rear was an actual fuel filler(water), the fillers you could use and were connected to a water reservoir situated under the engine bay at the front of the car, which had a drain cock fitted for draining the water off, also was fitted with a 6v power system for lighting the front headlamps,worked off an on/off switch situated behind the steering wheel.Loved renovating this one.

here is my vintage shell garage,made in the 50s.i dont know who made this but it was modelled on north western motors in latrobe tasmania.i have had this garage for many years.it is not a one off as i had another incomplete one.cheers paul,tasmania.

In my never-ending search of cool pedal cars, I came across this USAF 82412 Jeep pedal car. The numbers, letters and logos are all painted on. The windshield folds down and it's pedal-driven. My research reveals that it may be made by Garton circa early-'60's? Overall, the car is in really nice shape.

If anyone could offer any more info, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Hello CW, my father is a big tractor collector and has recently purchased this barber chair with a tractor on it, we have been unable to find any info on a "mac 4" pedal tractor, does anybody have any info on year, make model?

Tootsie Toy Model A. It was the first Tootsietoy to be sold individually boxed. The boxes were in four different colors, coinciding with the paint on the models enclosed: red, blue, green and khaki. The wheels are metal. Issued on September 17, 1929.

Hey everyone! I just acquired this new toy truck from a recent auction. I most certainly believe its a little kids push car. It appears the seat is missing but other than that it's in great shape. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a manufacturer or date? There isn't any stamping of any kind that I can find. Please help! :)

I recently aquired this wooden Toy Coca-Cola Truck.. Great condition, seems complete.. does anyone know if it is missing anything.. I found it in the Petretti Book for some pretty big $$$ as far as value..
would like more info on it...

2 1967 Eldon Match Kit models. 1/87 scale Sherman tank M4, and a German half track rocket launcher. These were sold from countertop displays that featured 2 ea. of 12 different models. They had 2 different displays for a total of 24 different models. The packaging is a little rough on these (as found) but never assembled or completely opened.

This is by far my most favorite car AMC ever made. If I had the cash, and good ones go for about 25 grand, I would go out and get one. Looks and power in a small package. I did own one, once, and it was a disaster for me. Hellbent on getting one of these, I found one for $2,500. That should have been my first clue of impending disaster. When I jambed the throttle, it pinned me to the seat, I laughed and the tires screamed! What a hoot. Then the engine blew up. A 390 which would not be easy to find. I found a 360 and actually tried to install it myself which would be about the same if I tried doing open heart surgery. I know where all the stuff is and what it does but was in way over my head. I eventually sold it to a fellow member of the American Motors Owners Association. When he came to pick it up, he gave me a lesson on what to look for. The back sail panels were mostly bondo, the floor pan had rust. I got $1,500 for it. That was one expensive lesson. After that, I built this model you see. it's the same color of the one I had, briefly, including the shadow black hood.

American Motors needed to shed the econo car image and debuted the concept in 1966 as one of the company's Project IV show tour. The AMX name originates from the "American Motors eXperimental" code used on a concept vehicle. What AMC essentially did was shorten the Javelin taking out the back seats. AMC launched the car using Craig Breedlove to break all kinds of records. I saw his blue, red and white car at the Chicago Auto Show in 1968. AMC was touting this all over the place including the company's magazine I dug out of my collection. The car had all kinds of innovations and won all kinds of awards. AMC sold 6,725 of them in 68, 8,293 in 69, its first full model year, and 4,116 in 1970, its last year. After that it was offered as a performance package on the Javelins. Too bad because there was a 2-door concept made on the 71 body but it never made it to production. A lucky guy owns the concept and brings it to meets. It looks really cool. Because 1970 was the last year for the AMX, and there were fewer made, the 70 is more sought after. One cool thing AMC did was put a plaque on the dashboard stating the build number.

OK, so now to the promo models, which I have found are a lot easer to maintain and of course cheaper to buy. Like the real deal, these too are becoming difficult to find. The 68/69 model (background image) I have seen for around $70. The 70's (front image) a lot more, a lot more. This '70, next to the '68 are part of my collection. Both are mint and I have the boxes. The 1970 would easily go for upwards of $300. One thing to keep in mind when discovering one of these jewels before you plop down the cash is the window side posts in the C pillar. The 68/69 will not have a post while the 70 will. Also make sure the stick shift is there as these have been know to fall out